When Lainey Wilson crossed paths with Dolly Parton at the 2023 ACM Awards, it was a moment to remember. Parton handed her the Female Artist of the Year award, solidifying her talent in the industry. Wilson was absolutely thrilled to meet Parton and gave a moving speech on the importance of hard work and dedication.
During the ACM Awards season, Parton shared that she and Wilson collaborated on a duet, covering The Judds’ “Mama He’s Crazy” for a tribute album released on October 27, 2023. Their duet’s official audio clip has accumulated more than 230,000 views on YouTube.
Continuing their collaboration, Parton and Wilson took the stage to perform Parton’s timeless classic “I Will Always Love You” at Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala Special on CBS on February 21, 2024. Wilson was over the moon about the experience and couldn’t wait to share a clip of their performance on social media.
The fans’ reactions to the duet were incredibly positive, with many praising the beautiful blend of their voices and hoping for more collaborations between the two artists.
Check out the video below to listen to Wilson and Parton’s beautiful performance of “I Will Always Love You.” Fans are eagerly anticipating more collaborations from this dynamic musical duo.