Dolly Parton sings triumphant “Jolene” with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford & Annie Lennox

Dolly Parton performed an exceptional rendition of "Jolene" during her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Country Music icon shared the stage with an impressive array of stars including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. The showcase exuded celebration vibes, functioning as a well-deserved recognition lap for the country superstar.

Parton began with the opening melody before partnering with Pink for a duet, after which the pop vocalist took over the first verse. Pink's expression revealed her excitement about performing alongside the legendary Dolly Parton. Annie Lennox from Eurythmics delivered the next verse before the entire star-studded ensemble joined for the chorus. The procession of famous performers continued as Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon sang a verse, followed by Pat Benatar and heavy metal icon Rob Halford.

The audience responded enthusiastically to the performance, with 1.1 million viewers watching the "Jolene" live recording on YouTube. Fan comments praised Parton, saying: "Dolly has music coursing through her soul. She can sing and harmonize perfectly with anyone she sings with. Pure talent," and "I love Dolly Parton's inspiring, life-fulfilling spirit. She has a truly warm heart and an innovative spirit. God bless her!"

Pink presented Dolly Parton for induction at the 37th annual ceremony on November 5, 2022, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Fellow inductees that evening included Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest. Accompanied by the Zac Brown Band, Parton performed two songs at the event, with her second selection being the aptly named "Rockin' It".

Upon learning about her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Parton initially attempted to decline, believing she didn't deserve the recognition. After consideration, the country music star accepted the honor. In her acceptance speech, Parton exclaimed, "I'm a rock star now!" She explained her initial reluctance: "I'm sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I didn't feel like I had done enough to deserve that. And I didn't understand at the time that it's about more than that."

But I'm just so thankful and so proud to stand here tonight."