Dolly Parton defended Elle King's drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry, urging fans to "forgive and forget" as King had been going through difficult times. King faced backlash after struggling through a birthday tribute to Parton, admitting she was "f---ing hammered" and making inappropriate comments during the performance. Parton spoke out in support of King, who has been open about her struggles with sobriety, and urged understanding and compassion for the artist.
Dolly Parton responded to Elle King's drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry, forgiving and understanding King's struggles, and emphasizing her talent. King, who admitted to being "f—ing hammered" during the performance, has been open about her struggles with substance abuse and emotional challenges. Parton expressed support for King, urging forgiveness and understanding, while the Opry apologized for the incident.
Elle King postpones five tour shows after a drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry, including a botched Dolly Parton tribute, where she slurred her words and forgot the lyrics. The affected concerts have been rescheduled, and King is set to return to the stage on March 1. The incident prompted an apology from the Grand Ole Opry and criticism from Dolly Parton's sister, who emphasized the importance of giving the audience the best performance.
Singer Elle King's drunken and expletive-laden performance at the Grand Ole Opry during a Dolly Parton tribute on the latter's birthday prompted an apology from the venue. Videos on social media show King flubbing the lyrics to a Parton song and addressing the audience while intoxicated. The incident has sparked criticism from audience members, with the Opry issuing an apology on social media. King, known for her edgier persona, has previously spoken about performing drunk versus sober, and representatives for her have yet to respond to the situation.
