Elle King Opens Up About Emotional Dolly Parton Tribute at the Grand Ole Opry

Country singer Elle King recently opened up about the emotional turmoil that led to her drunken Dolly Parton tribute at the Grand Ole Opry. In a candid podcast interview, King revealed that she was dealing with severe PTSD and had not taken care of herself leading up to the performance. Despite feeling overwhelmed and unprepared, King took the stage to sing ‘Jolene’ but ended up forgetting the entire experience. She later found herself sobbing in her dressing room, filled with regret and remorse for her actions. However, Dolly Parton herself reached out to King with words of kindness and understanding, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and moving forward. King’s raw and honest account sheds light on the challenges of mental health and personal struggles in the music industry.