Jelly Roll shared his thoughts on Dolly Parton while filling in as guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live. We’re both from Tennessee and she meant a lot to my family, y’all. We used to sit around the kitchen table and listen to her music together as a family.
I’ll never forget it.” He continued, “I learned so much from Dolly over the years about songwriting, how to handle this crazy business, and how to support your community. So I want to send my love to East Tennessee and Sevier County right now and representing her. We miss you.” The musician concluded, “She was infinitely talented.
She was relentlessly funny. She might be the last American that everyone liked. We will always love you.” Parton died on Tuesday at age 80.
Her team confirmed that the star faced a brief battle with cancer and died surrounded by her loved ones in Nashville. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death via a video announcement on Facebook. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly.” Trending Stories Dolly Parton's Cause of Death Revealed Shania Twain Mourns Dolly Parton, Shares Their Performance of 'Coat of Many Colors' Dolly Parton’s Last Public Appearance Was at Her Own Truck Stop Beyoncé Honors 'Cowboy Carter' Collaborator Dolly Parton: ‘You Were the Barometer’ Since her death, the world has paid tribute to the singer.
Everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Taylor Swift to Barack Obama has honored Parton, calling out her talent, her kindness, and her sense of giving. Later on Kimmel, Jelly Roll sat down with actor and comedian Leanne Morgan. The pair shared memories of being from Tennessee, including visiting Parton’s Dollywood.
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