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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-29 · via Billboard

Musgraves Honors Parton's Legacy With Emotional Boston Sing-Along

During her Boston concert on Aug. 28, Kacey Musgraves dedicated her song "Rainbow" and a cover of "Here You Come Again" to the late Dolly Parton. Musgraves praised Parton as a humanitarian who championed others, and led the audience in a tribute sing-along while photos of Parton appeared on screen. The performance came days after Parton's death from cancer on Aug. 25.

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The tribute came three days after Parton's death from cancer on Aug. 25. Musgraves' set included "Here You Come Again," Parton's 1978 pop crossover hit that reached No. 3 on the Hot 100, written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Only "9 to 5" and "Islands in the Stream" charted higher for Parton on that all-genre ranking.

Musgraves previously shared the Grammy stage with Parton in 2019 during a med

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