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Peyton Manning escorted Dolly Parton onto the field at the Tennessee-Georgia game, where she performed a special rendition of "Rocky Top." The appearance of Parton had been highly anticipated, and fans were treated to a concert by the Queen of country music. Parton also released a rock album this week, featuring collaborations with musical legends. Despite Tennessee's struggles in the game, fans enjoyed the performance.
Dolly Parton announced on Instagram that she will be at Neyland Stadium to cheer on the Tennessee Volunteers as they take on Georgia. This comes as part of her partnership with Tennessee athletics, which includes a co-branded merchandise line and an exclusive Vols edition of her upcoming album "Rockstar." The game will start at 3:30 p.m. and will be CBS's final broadcast in Neyland Stadium under the current SEC television contract.
Bobby Osborne, one-half of the bluegrass duo The Osborne Brothers and known for popularizing "Rocky Top," has passed away at the age of 91. The Grand Ole Opry confirmed his death and praised his legacy as a bluegrass pioneer. The Osborne Brothers achieved international fame with their hit song "Rocky Top" and performed together for over five decades. Bobby Osborne continued to record and perform even in his advanced years, earning a Grammy nomination in 2017. He was recognized for his dedication to bluegrass music and received the Governor's Awards in the Arts.
Bobby Osbourne, the Kentucky bluegrass legend and member of The Osbourne Brothers, known for hits like "Rocky Top," has passed away at the age of 91. Osbourne, a talented singer, yodeler, and guitarist, later became known for his signature mandolin playing. Alongside his brother Sonny, they toured with Bill Monroe and were inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Osbourne also taught at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music and was honored by Governor Andy Beshear. His legacy as a pioneer in the Bluegrass music industry and champion for Eastern Kentucky is remembered.
Bobby Osborne, one half of the bluegrass duo The Osborne Brothers, has died at the age of 91. The group, known for popularizing the song "Rocky Top," was inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor in 1994. Osborne's brother and bandmate, Sonny, passed away in 2021. The Osborne Brothers were influential in the bluegrass genre, using distinctive three-part harmonies and being one of the first bands to use drums and electric instruments. Their version of "Rocky Top" became synonymous with East Tennessee and the University of Tennessee, and was made an official state song in 1982.
Bobby Osborne, a well-known musician from Eastern Kentucky and member of The Osborne Brothers, has died at the age of 91. Osborne was a pioneer in the bluegrass music industry and a champion for Eastern Kentucky. He was still performing and teaching at Hazard Community and Technical College’s Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music in Leslie County. Osborne's most well-known song is "Rocky Top," which was named the Tennessee state song in 1982 and has been the anthem of the University of Tennessee athletics.