When Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, Kacey Musgraves was among the countless artists who took to social media to share their emotional reactions.
When the news first broke, Musgraves left several heartfelt comments on another post, writing, “This really hurts,” “The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden,” and “So glad she’s with her Carl Dean. No one talk to me today.”
Later that day, Musgraves shared a selfie she had taken with Dolly many years ago, simply adding a heart emoji to the touching memory.
Fans also praised Musgraves for honoring the country legend during a recent performance. One person wrote, “Thank you for sharing this song with us. We need it,” while another added, “This was so special last night.. thanks for sharing it with Boston.”
Musgraves performed Dolly Parton’s beloved hit “Here You Come Again,” the song that earned Parton her first-ever Grammy Award in 1979.
Her emotional two-song tribute quickly received plenty of love online, with many fans calling it one of the most beautiful tributes to Dolly they have seen.