Dolly Parton

Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton had a great friendship while the Grease actor and singer was still alive — ever since Newton-John won the Country Music ...

“We’ve always kind of stayed close through the years and I am just so proud to be a part of this duet project that she’s doing.” What she did for me early on in my career in Nashville is something I will never forget.” [Newton-John passed away in August 2022](https://www.stereogum.com/2195610/olivia-newton-john-dead-at-73/news/), she actually recorded a duets album, Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection, which will be out in May.

A heart-wrenching music video of the last song Olivia Newton-John recorded has gone viral.

“I am so excited to be working with Olivia Newton-John, one of my favourites of all time,” Parton said in the video. [Olivia Newton-John’s final words revealed by daughter ...](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/olivia-newton-johns-final-words-revealed-by-daughter-chloe/JSRWBAFETFAKNEMQ47XVUEA4GI/?ref=readmore) [Olivia Newton-John suffered in her final days after ...](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-suffered-in-her-final-days-after-suddenly-deteriorating-niece-says/MR2EDM5OMKK5E3MGW36VWLFJLI/?ref=readmore) [Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 after cancer ...](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/grease-star-olivia-newton-john-dies-aged-73-after-cancer-battle/EMTB4LVRPFC2SINM7QJHL3QPSA/?ref=readmore) [Olivia Newton-John’s first husband, Matt Lattanzi, ...](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/olivia-newton-johns-first-husband-matt-lattanzi-married-their-former-babysitter/M46B663M4L2SZYZIVYLTO5E2EQ/?ref=readmore) [Olivia Newton-John before her death was in good spirits ...](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-before-her-death-was-in-good-spirits-and-not-in-pain-husband-reveals/N7O6V4VRDFD65KXLTZRXBEL7S4/?ref=readmore) [Olivia Newton-John dead at 73: John Travolta's heartfelt ...](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-dead-at-73-john-travoltas-heartfelt-tribute-pairs-special-bond/ST7X7SEWF6TUIQCRCC3RLR4K5M/?ref=readmore) The beloved actor and singer skyrocketed to international fame when she appeared alongside John Travolta in the 1978 musical film Grease. She established herself as one of the best-selling music artists of all time and was nominated for 12 Grammy Awards including four wins. “We’ve always stayed close through the years and I’m so proud to be a part of this duet project.” A state memorial service is being held to honour the life of Newton-John at Hamer Hall Arts Centre in Melbourne on Sunday, February 26. Newton-John emigrated from England with her family when she was 5 and spent most of her childhood in Melbourne. “I am excited, I have always wanted to sing with Dolly,” Newton-John says in the video. She famously covered the song in 1976, three years after the song was originally released by Parton. The last song recorded by Olivia Newton-John has been released posthumously online, a week before she is honoured with a state funeral. The song is a duet of A music video released on YouTube on Saturday shows the pair clearly thrilled to be recording their vocals together.

Olivia Newton-John's posthumously released album, 'Just The Two Of Us,' drops May 5.

"My last memory of Olivia was when I sang with her on my song ‘Jolene’ which she recorded for an album not so very long ago," she added. "My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her. At the time of her death, Parton wrote on social media, "So happy that our lives crossed paths. "We're singing one of my all-time favorites that I've written called 'Jolene,' and she says it's one of her favorites, so why not just do a duet on our favorite?" We've always stayed close through the years and I am just so proud to be a part of this duet project that she's doing," Parton said at the time, as seen in a YouTube video shared Friday (February 17).

Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton recorded a duet of 'Jolene' before the 'Grease' actress' death, and the new arrangement just dropped with a music video ...

Olivia Newton-John's final recording was a re-recording of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' with Dolly Parton.

Olivia Newton-John recorded the song in 1976 for her ‘Come On Over’ album. Dolly Parton wrote ‘Jolene’ and recorded the song on May 22, 1973 in Nashville at RCA Studio B. See things first SUBSCRIBE here:

Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John team up for a duet of "Jolene." The new rendition of the song marks the final recording for Newton-John.

“I am just so proud to be a part of this duet project that she’s doing. “Hey, this is Dolly, in case you didn’t recognize me,” the Country Music and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer said. Ahead of the music video for “Jolene,” released on Friday (Feb.

Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin have remained friends since '9 to 5,' and even welcomed the opportunity to reunite for a failed Disney movie.

As reported by [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/grace-frankie-season-7-dolly-parton-cameo-1702066), Parton plays an angel named Agnes, who appears to Frankie during her vision of the afterlife. The cast of A Few Good Ghosts was something special, with voice actors that included Parton, Tomlin, and actor Ashley Judd. They have also consistently praised each other in interviews, making it clear that they would love the chance to work together again. The film, set in the 1940s, would tell the story of a group of dolls who set out to save a young couple from their opposing families. According to a video on the Those fans very nearly got their chance in the early 2000s, when Disney planned on reuniting Parton and Tomlin, along with an all-star voice cast, for an animated film that never debuted.

Olivia Newton-John's posthumously released album, 'Just The Two Of Us,' drops May 5.

"My last memory of Olivia was when I sang with her on my song ‘Jolene’ which she recorded for an album not so very long ago," she added. "My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her. At the time of her death, Parton wrote on social media, "So happy that our lives crossed paths. "We're singing one of my all-time favorites that I've written called 'Jolene,' and she says it's one of her favorites, so why not just do a duet on our favorite?" We've always stayed close through the years and I am just so proud to be a part of this duet project that she's doing," Parton said at the time, as seen in a YouTube video shared Friday (February 17).

The late Australian singer duetted with Country legend Dolly Parton, on one of Parton's most famous songs.

Newton John’s discography is formidable, comprising 28 studio albums and 6 live albums. in 2022, Newton John spent month recording for the new album with some of her favourite singers. Newton John died in August 2022 at 73. In the clip, Newton John appears upbeat and enthusiastic throughout. I have loved her ever since,” Parton said in a statement. Dropping on YouTube, on Friday (US time), the cover of Parton’s 1974-released country hit Jolene features Parton providing back up to Newton John’s sultry vocals on several verses.

Unreleased footage has been shared of Dolly Parton singing 'Jolene' with Olivia Newton-John for her upcoming, posthumous 'Duets' album.

She went on to record her own version of ‘Jolene’ for her 1976 album ‘Come On Over’. According to the She says it’s one of her favourites, so why not just do a duet on our favourite?” [Rock Star](https://www.nme.com/news/music/dolly-partons-rock-album-will-feature-covers-of-prince-the-rolling-stones-led-zeppelin-and-more-3361240)‘ which is set to feature covers of songs by [Prince](https://www.nme.com/artists/prince), [The Rolling Stones](https://www.nme.com/artists/the-rolling-stones), [Led Zeppelin](https://www.nme.com/artists/led-zeppelin) and [Lynyrd Skynyrd](https://www.nme.com/artists/lynyrd-skynyrd). Before her death though, Newton-John had been working on an album of duets. “We’ve always stayed close through the years and I am just so proud to be part of this duets project that she’s doing,” she added.

“Dolly Parton is a gift to us all,” said last year's winner, Shannon Gray. “We are living in a time of a legend.” Now in its sixth year, the Dolly ...

Ultimately, said Bennett, the look-alike contest is about having a good time, “whether you know every word to ‘Jolene’ or not.” He paused. She laughs at the idea that she won a prize for what she calls her “useless knowledge” about Parton. Brooklynites and Dolly Parton have something big in common, said Gray. Her parents had so little money that they paid the doctor who delivered her with a “Dolly is a unifier,” said Jimmy Ray Bennett, an actor who has emceed the contest since it began in 2017. It’s free to enter, and organizers are accepting Dolly look-alikes. “She's just this icon that just keeps getting better and better,” said Meghan Love, who owns Mable’s Smokehouse, which hosts the contest. “Who doesn't like Dolly? “Dolly Parton is a gift to us all,” said last year’s winner, Shannon Gray. “It made me feel less alone.” While she left the stage to “lick her wounds” in her husband's arms, the audience erupted in outrage at her ouster. Gray flubbed the answer (1974) and was briefly eliminated.

Sarah Michelle Gellar said country singer Dolly Parton had an important role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer that fans did not know about.

[Gellar's choice for a future Buffy is Zendaya](https://gamerant.com/sarah-michelle-gellar-buffy-reboot-zendaya-cast-choice/), who's no stranger to the dark aspects of teenage life (see Euphoria). [Gellar shot down a Buffy the Vampire Slayer return](https://gamerant.com/sarah-michelle-gellar-shoots-down-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reboot/), reasoning that the character and her struggles were metaphors for adolescence. Though the rest of the world was largely unaware of her involvement with the series, she would send the cast Christmas presents each year. The series was heralded as an example of empowering tales for women, and its frequent blend of genres is prescient of today's storytelling styles. Intended as a take on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer may be more than twenty years old, but there are still a few secrets to uncover.

Olivia Newton-John had some sweet words shortly before her death, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi shared Friday on “Today.”