Dolly Parton, has continued to make headlines over legal matters following her death. However, the latest news has nothing to do with legal issues. Reba McEntire recently shared that she still feels Dolly Parton’s presence following her death.
How the singer remembers the day she lost her longtime friend
Country music star Reba McEntire recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, On Wednesday, October 21, where she opened up about her longtime friend Dolly Parton. McEntire reflected on the day she lost her dear friend.
McEntire said, “The day she passed, we were working on Happy’s Place. And everybody was like, ‘Reba, we’re so sorry.’ I said, ‘Don’t say you’re sorry, this gal’s going on. She knows where she’s going. It’s a huge celebration.’ But I felt her with me the whole day.”
The 71-year-old also reflected on September 17, 1977, the day she met Parton. She also recalled her Grand Ole Opry debut, when she was scheduled to perform two songs.
The singer said, “They came to me and said one of my songs was going to have to be cut because Dolly Parton had just walked in the back door.”
“I said, ‘Heck, you can have both of them if I can just meet Dolly!’ I will never forget her walking through in this beautiful black chiffon outfit with rhinestone butterflies. She looked just like an angel!” she added.
For context, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire’s close friendship began in 1977. Over the years, the two country music stars collaborated on several occasions. They made guest appearances on TV shows, hosted award shows, and recorded music together. Before Parton’s passing, they also teamed up with Miley Cyrus and other artists for the song Light of a Clear Blue Morning.
