{"id":39279,"date":"2026-01-24T14:39:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=39279"},"modified":"2026-01-24T14:39:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:39:33","slug":"lainey-wilson-and-vince-gill-honor-dolly-parton-with-touching-performance-at-the-opry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=39279","title":{"rendered":"Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill Honor Dolly Parton with Touching Performance at the Opry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"1008\">On the evening of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"586\">January 17, 2026<\/strong>, the legendary\u00a0<strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"626\">Grand Ole Opry House<\/strong>\u00a0in Nashville was transformed into a temple of reverence, celebration, and heartfelt tribute as country music stars and devout fans gathered for the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"810\">fourth annual\u00a0<em data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"808\">Opry Goes Dolly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"ijfuu69f91fd434d09\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ijfuu69f91fd434d09 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ijfuu69f91fd434d09 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ijfuu69f91fd434d09 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ijfuu69f91fd434d09 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ijfuu69f91fd434d09 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"1008\">A soulful musical event dedicated to honoring the life, legacy, and timeless songs of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"915\">Dolly Parton<\/strong>\u00a0as she approached her\u00a0<strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"955\">80th birthday<\/strong>\u00a0on January 19.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CJiW1r2zpJIDFTuigwcdBjoqXQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1512\">Even though Dolly Parton herself could not be in attendance due to personal circumstances, she sent a warm, recorded message of love and gratitude that was shared with the packed audience \u2014 a touching reminder that her presence was felt powerfully through spirit if not physical attendance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1512\">In her message, Parton thanked the Opry family for celebrating her songs and memories and shared that some of her favorite moments in music happened right on the Opry stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CJOk172zpJIDFZmhgwcdYuQAAw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20087 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vince-Gill-and-Lainey-Wilson-Photo-Courtesy-of-Chris-Hollo-via-Grand-Ole-Opry-3-1070x1536-1-600x540.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"431\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vince-Gill-and-Lainey-Wilson-Photo-Courtesy-of-Chris-Hollo-via-Grand-Ole-Opry-3-1070x1536-1-600x540.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1968\">From the moment the lights rose, the atmosphere was electric with excitement and admiration. The evening featured a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1653\">star\u2011studded lineup<\/strong>\u00a0of country artists whose careers have been shaped by Parton\u2019s influence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1968\">Fans were treated to performances by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1826\">Elizabeth Nichols, Mark Wills, Sierra Hull, Rhonda Vincent<\/strong>, and emerging talent\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1868\">Trannie Anderson<\/strong>, who marked her Grand Ole Opry debut on this memorable night.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2210\">But the most unforgettable highlight came when\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2034\">Lainey Wilson<\/strong>, one of modern country music\u2019s brightest stars, stepped onto the iconic Opry stage \u2014 not just to sing, but to express profound gratitude for the musical lineage she\u2019s part of.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2603\">Wilson launched her set with a spirited run through her chart\u2011topping hits\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2345\">\u201cWWDD (What Would Dolly Do),\u201d \u201cSomewhere Over Laredo,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2362\">\u201c4X4XU,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0each track brimming with energy and confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2603\">Each song was greeted with enthusiastic applause, but it was the moment that followed that truly set the tone for a night rooted in reverence and emotion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"3187\">As the final notes of her opening set faded, Wilson paused \u2014 visibly moved \u2014 and addressed the audience with heartfelt humility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"3187\">She welcomed a very special guest to the stage:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2796\">Vince Gill<\/strong>, country music royalty and long\u2011time Opry member, whose influence on the genre spans decades.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"3187\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-20088 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SDGSDV-338x540.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SDGSDV-338x540.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"3187\">Wilson spoke with deep affection about both Gill and Dolly Parton, calling them heroes and confessing that, contrary to the old adage about not meeting your idols, she had met\u00a0<em data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3072\">two<\/em>\u00a0heroes she genuinely admired \u2014 and they lived up to every bit of the legend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3699\">Standing side by side, Wilson and Gill launched into one of Parton\u2019s most cherished songs,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3316\">\u201cLight of a Clear Blue Morning,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0originally released in 1977 on Parton\u2019s album\u00a0<em data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3393\">New Harvest\u2026 First Gathering<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3699\">The song, an anthem of resilience and hope, has taken on fresh life over the years and was recently reimagined in a new version featuring Parton alongside Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire to support pediatric cancer research in Nashville.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"4062\">Wilson introduced the performance with genuine emotion, reflecting on her growing personal and professional relationship with Parton. She spoke candidly about the privilege of spending time with her, describing Dolly as \u201cas great as all of y\u2019all think she is\u201d \u2014 genuine, generous, and as warm\u2011hearted as her music suggests.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4391\">The pair\u2019s rendition of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4123\">\u201cLight of a Clear Blue Morning\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0drew an emotional response from the audience, blending Wilson\u2019s youthful passion with Gill\u2019s seasoned, velvety tone. It was a moment that captured the essence of what Dolly\u2019s music has always represented: hope, unity, and the courage to face life\u2019s storms with grace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4427\">But the tribute did not end there.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4957\">With the stage backdrop filling with images of Dolly\u2019s extraordinary life and career, Wilson and Gill delivered a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4614\">stunning, soul\u2011stirring interpretation of \u201cI Will Always Love You,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0one of Parton\u2019s most beloved and universally recognizable compositions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20089 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dolly-Parton-And-Dolly-Parton-Opry-Microphone-Stand-Photo-Courtesy-of-Juliens-Auctions-768x797-1-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dolly-Parton-And-Dolly-Parton-Opry-Microphone-Stand-Photo-Courtesy-of-Juliens-Auctions-768x797-1-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4957\">Gill opened with the first verse and chorus in his signature crystalline voice, followed by Wilson\u2019s heartfelt delivery in the second verse. Together, their harmonies intertwined in a moving celebration of love, loyalty, and legacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"5264\">As the final chord faded, the audience rose in thunderous applause, offering an extended\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5068\">standing ovation<\/strong>\u00a0that echoed through the Opry House \u2014 a collective expression of gratitude and reverence for both the performers and the woman whose music shaped generations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5753\">Beyond the music, the night also embraced Dolly\u2019s lifelong dedication to giving back. In honor of the celebration, the Opry donated\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5398\" data-end=\"5427\">$5 from every ticket sold<\/strong>\u00a0to Parton\u2019s\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5463\">Imagination Library<\/strong>, the beloved literacy initiative that mails free books to children from birth to age five, regardless of family income.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5753\">This gesture reflected Parton\u2019s commitment to community, education, and compassion \u2014 values that have defined her storied career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"6168\">In partnership with\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5775\" data-end=\"5796\">Julien\u2019s Auctions<\/strong>, the Opry also offered fans the chance to bid on a one\u2011of\u2011a\u2011kind,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5863\" data-end=\"5925\">rhinestone\u2011covered microphone stand signed by Dolly Parton<\/strong>, with proceeds benefiting the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5956\" data-end=\"5975\">Opry Trust Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"6168\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20090 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/619609082_122244986708106495_7703710315045538206_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-lzl-srcset=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/619609082_122244986708106495_7703710315045538206_n-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/619609082_122244986708106495_7703710315045538206_n-1-175x175.jpg 175w, https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/619609082_122244986708106495_7703710315045538206_n-1-200x200.jpg 200w\" data-lzl-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/619609082_122244986708106495_7703710315045538206_n-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"6168\">The custom piece \u2014 adorned in jewels and butterflies \u2014 was a fitting tribute to Dolly\u2019s dazzling personality and her deep connection to the Opry stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6170\" data-end=\"6617\">At its heart,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6213\">Grand Ole Opry Goes Dolly<\/strong>\u00a0was more than a show \u2014 it was a testament to the power of music to honor history, unite artists across generations, and celebrate the enduring impact of a living legend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6170\" data-end=\"6617\">Though Dolly Parton watched from afar, her legacy filled every note, every cheer, and every smile that night \u2014 a reminder that her influence continues to ripple across country music and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the evening of\u00a0January 17, 2026, the legendary\u00a0Grand Ole Opry House\u00a0in Nashville was transformed into a temple of reverence, celebration, and heartfelt tribute as country music stars and devout fans gathered for the\u00a0fourth annual\u00a0Opry Goes Dolly. 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