Current:Home > NewsHow Dolly Parton Honored Naomi Judd and Loretta Lynn at ACM Awards 2023-VaTradeCoin
How Dolly Parton Honored Naomi Judd and Loretta Lynn at ACM Awards 2023
View Date:2025-01-10 00:23:15
Dolly Parton is paying tribute to the late Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd.
At the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, the 77-year-old performed the hymn "Precious Memories" a cappella in honor of the late country superstars who both passed away in 2022. Dolly, who was hosting the ceremony alongside Garth Brooks, sang after sharing some kinds words for Loretta and Naomi before presenting the award for Female Artist of the Year, saying the award reminded her of her friends.
For the "Coal Miner's Daughter" singer, who died in October at age 90, Dolly called her "a hero and one of the most important, but still down-to-earth singer-songwriters in history."
As for Naomi, who died by suicide in April 2022 at age 76, the "Jolene" singer reflected on the many ways they related to one another.
"And of course Naomi and I, well, we're the same age, both real G.O.A.Ts, Capricorns, and we loved big hair," she continued. "I still do. And we loved that makeup."
"But above all else," she added, "we loved each other."
Garth also reflected on keeping the memory of their late colleagues alive. "Tonight, we lovingly remember all those we've lost in our country music family," he said. "And we promise to do our best to keep the circle forever unbroken in their memory."
The "9 to 5" singer's musical tribute wasn't her only performance of the night as she took the stage to close out the award show by debuting her new single "World on Fire," which will appear on her upcoming rock album Rockstar.
However, amid the moving tributes to the late country legends, Garth and Dolly made sure to bring their banter A-games as they performed their hosting duties. In fact, they weren't afraid to lean into some NSFW jokes throughout the night. (Check out the full list of winners from the 2023 ACM Awards here.)
During the opening monologue, Dolly joked, "Did I hear you say you were looking for a goat," before bringing out a live goat on stage as an embodiment of the acronym, "greatest of all time." She later gave the phrase a new definition, though, after Garth revealed his celebrity "hall pass."
As for his answer? Well, it's none other than Dolly herself. (And "The Dance" singer further joked that his wife Trisha Yearwood has the exact same answer.)
"I know why you're doing that G.O.A.T thing," Dolly joked. "I think it strands for 'Garth organized a threesome'!"
To which Garth quipped, "And I thought I couldn't love you anymore."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (42434)
Related
- Maine dams face an uncertain future
- The Fate of Vanderpump Rules and More Bravo Series Revealed
- Harry Potter's Miriam Margolyes Hospitalized With Chest Infection
- Today’s Climate: August 10, 2010
- LSU student arrested over threats to governor who wanted a tiger at college football games
- 2024 dark horse GOP presidential candidate Doug Burgum launches campaign with $3 million ad buy
- Climate prize winner empowers women in India to become farmers and entrepreneurs
- Why Do We Cry?
- The boy was found in a ditch in Wisconsin in 1959. He was identified 65 years later.
- Antarctica Ice Loss Tripled in 5 Years, and That’s Raising Sea Level Risks
Ranking
- 32-year-old Maryland woman dies after golf cart accident
- Temptation Island Is Back With Big Twists: Meet the Season 5 Couples and Singles
- Sia Marries Dan Bernard During Intimate Italian Ceremony: See the Wedding Photos
- Less than a quarter of U.S. homes are affordable for the typical buyer, study shows
- Kennesaw State football coach Brian Bohannon steps down after 10 seasons amid first year in FBS
- Francia Raisa Pleads With Critics to Stop Online Bullying Amid Selena Gomez Drama
- Michigan voters approve amendment adding reproductive rights to state constitution
- The Fate of Vanderpump Rules and More Bravo Series Revealed
Recommendation
-
Gossip Girl Actress Chanel Banks Reported Missing After Vanishing in California
-
A stranger noticed Jackie Briggs' birthmark. It saved her life
-
Hendra virus rarely spills from animals to us. Climate change makes it a bigger threat
-
Why Do We Cry?
-
2025 NFL mock draft: QBs Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward crack top five
-
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
-
Cornell suspends frat parties after reports of drugged drinks and sexual assault
-
Jewelry chain apologizes for not accepting U.S. service member's Puerto Rico driver's license as valid U.S. ID