As the Olympics kick off in Paris, fans around the world are not only excited for the athletic feats but also for a special message from country music legend Dolly Parton.
Dolly Parton delivered a patriotic rendition of Queen’s “We Are the Champions,” sharing the performance on social media. The song, a fitting anthem for the games, is featured on her 2023 album Rockstar. Dolly’s post read, “Feeling in the @olympics spirit. Can’t wait to cheer everyone on, you are all champions!”
The video features Dolly singing the iconic 1977 power ballad while inspiring Olympic images play. True to her style, she donned bedazzled gowns in gold, silver, and bronze, mirroring the colors of the Olympic medals.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise for her performance:
“Dolly, you’re gold all the way. Let’s go Team!”
“Our champion always and forever Dolly Parton
“Her voice gave me such goosebumps!”
“Oh. My. Goodness. Immediate tears.”
“The wardrobe was on point!”
Dolly, a longtime fan of the Olympics, shared her enthusiasm with NBC: “I love the Olympics! I do my best to plan my schedule to watch as much of it as I possibly can. I tape it just in case I miss the live action on a certain day and watch it back as soon as possible. I laugh, I cry, I scream, there are no losers in the Olympics as they have all spent a lifetime preparing but I celebrate with the ones that go away with the gold, silver, and bronze medals.”
Fans are already campaigning for Dolly to perform at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, a testament to her enduring impact and universal appeal.
