Grand Ole Opry Apologizes To Fans After Elle King's Trouble At Dolly Parton Tribute

The Grand Ole Opry apologized to offended fans over the weekend after singer Elle King unleashed profanity during a Dolly Parton tribute concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Friday in celebration of the iconic singer's 78th birthday. The mea culpa came after King, who described herself on stage as “f–king hammered,” attempted to cover Parton's 2001 song “Marry Me,” during which the “Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)' he admitted. he couldn't remember the lyrics.

In VIDEO clips of the incident, King appears to be searching for the song's lines, instead singing “I don't give as-t” and “I don't know the lyrics to these things in this f–king town… Don't tell Dolly 'cause it's her birthday, holding the last word for a long beat before rolling her eyes excessively.

The singer then turned her attention to the stunned crowd, telling them: 'I'm not even going to lie. This is a view for you. I'm not even going to lie. Have you bought tickets for this s–t? you won't get your money back… I'll tell you one more thing. Hi, my name is Elle King and I'm f–king hammered.” When a member of King's band suggested she sing one of her own songs instead of trying another Parton cover, King replied, “As soon as I can play someone else's song, let me see if I can play one of my own.” my”.

King's uneven performance angered many country music fans and resulted in an apology from the Opry, who he tweeted “We deeply regret and apologize for the language used during last night's second Opry performance.” The tweet came in response to a message from a disgruntled attendee, who had written: “It was so disappointing to spend $300 on tickets to a show where one of the artists ruined an entire night. I mean it's The Opry, the biggest country venue in the world. That performance was like a lousy karaoke performer gone out of their mind. Awful.”

In a follow-up, the person added: 'I wish she was there because Elle King ruined the night with her horrible, drunk and profane performance. Dolly Parton would have been upset. For our first time at The Opry, it was a shame we all had to see this.” The show also featured tributes from Ashley Monroe, Terri Clark, Tigirlily Gold and Dailey and Vincent.

Parton's younger sister, singer Stella Parton, was also disappointed with King's performance, tweeting, “I didn't see or hear the Grand Ole Opry's birthday tribute to my big sister Dolly over the weekend. But some girl named Elle King apparently sniffed and offended some of Dolly's fans because she didn't know a song. She did admit that they “forged” her word and not mine.”

Stella Parton followed up with a history lesson on the Opry, as well as some friendly advice for artists who don't do their homework. “But let me just say this, it wouldn't be the first time a Hillbilly took the Opry stage 'hammer' but I guess it's okay if you're a man but good lord don't ever let a girl act like that guys! Double f–king standard if you ask me. So the Opry apologizes! Lol,” Stella wrote, adding, “To any lil ego who thinks they can get the lyrics right by half listening to one of Dolly's songs. Surprise! You will end up looking as stupid as this girl. Do your homework people. Memorize the lyrics to “Jolene” or “COMC”. My sister loves words. A brilliant word blacksmith.”

At press time, a representative for King had not been returned Advertising signHer request for comment and it did not appear that King had commented on the incident on her socials.

Parton celebrated her birthday last week by releasing a deluxe edition of her debut rock album, Rock starwith nine bonus tracks.