Dolly Parton’s sister reacts to Elle King’s disastrous performance for country legend’s birthday celebration

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Country music singer Elle King has caused a stir with her performance at historic Nashville venue the Ryman Auditorium, as footage emerged showing her admitting that she was “hammered” during a tribute performance for Dolly Parton. “I didn’t see nor hear the Grand Ole Opry birthday tribute to my big sister Dolly over the weekend,” Stella wrote on X/Twitter on Monday 22 January. What she did is an absolute disgrace, and she seriously needs help.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “Elle King is trash!” another fan said. “I could not believe she would disrespect a beloved icon like Dolly Parton and at the Ryman of all places!” “We deeply regret and apologise for the language that was used during last night’s second Opry performance,' the venue said in response to fan complaints.