Among those was Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, who shared a connection with Parton given their ties to Tennessee."There was only one Dolly and I feel lucky to have known her," Manning, who played his college football at the University of Tennessee, wrote in an Instagram post walking alongside Parton at a Vols game.ZERO BS.JUST DAKICH.
TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD.DOWNLOAD NOW!Dolly Parton is escorted by former Tennessee Volunteer Peyton Manning before signing "Rocky Top" between the first and second quarters at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov.
18, 2023.(Getty Images)"We’ll miss you, Dolly.
Tennessee won’t be the same without her!"The picture that Manning posted was one of many iconic performances for Parton, but this one was exceptionally good by the East Tennessee native.She performed the Vols’ signature "Rocky Top" song after the first quarter on Nov.
18, 2023.STEVE DOOCY: THE DOLLY PARTON I SAW WHEN THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLINGParton even said that she could barely hear herself during her performance because the stadium was so loud.But Parton’s moments in sports went well beyond appearances at Vols games.Just days after her performance in Knoxville, Parton was in Dallas at AT&T Stadium for a 2023 Thanksgiving performance, wearing a custom bedazzled Cowboys cheerleader outfit for the halftime show.
She was 77 years old at the time, and rave reviews poured in about her country music ensemble, which included hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and even tossing in Queen’s iconic "We Are The Champions" track."Well at my age, if I can pull it off, it’s going to be good," Parton told USA TODAY about the performance, which she admitted being nervous for."And if I don’t, I can just pass it off as an old woman doing a stupid thing.
I’ve always said my desire to do something is greater than my fear of it."Parton died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, according to a press release obtained by Fox N...