Dolly Parton decided to stop by the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island for a good time on Saturday! The singer surprised attendees by uniting on stage with country music group The Highwomen ā which consists of singers Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires ā as well as Sheryl Crow [1], Lucy Dacus, and Maggie Rogers. Sporting an embellished yellow floral suit with a red bustier, Parton belted a handful of her classics [2], notably her 1974 hit "Jolene" [3] and 1980 tune "9 to 5 [4]."
After the show, Parton took to Instagram to share her excitement over the special appearance [5]. "I just love surprises! You should have seen the look on your faces," she captioned the post. "Thanks for having me." Carlile also gave the famous country crooner [6] a shout-out, posting a photo of the two embracing on stage [7]. "Dolly. I will always love you. And I will never forget today," she wrote, referencing Parton's 1974 hit "I Will Always Love You." Keep scrolling to view more videos and photos from the incredible stageing!