Country icon Reba McEntire recently recounted an early memory when she and the legendary Dolly Parton crossed paths at The Grand Ole Opry in 1977, sharing a strong statement about the star.
McEntire spoke with Kelly Sutton at Opry 100: A Live Celebration on March 19, telling her about the eventful night almost 50 years ago.
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“I walked in and they said, ‘We’re going to cut you back to one song, because Dolly just rolled into the parking lot and we’re gonna give her one of your songs,'” McEntire recalled of the experience, explaining how the staff at The Grand Ole Opry approached her with a last-minute change of plans.
She went on, “I said, ‘OK. Can I meet her?’ I didn’t get to meet her but she did walk right in front of me.”
McEntire then shared a bold statement about Parton and what she thought when she saw her that night, saying, “She’s the most beautiful lady I’ve ever seen in my life, like an angel. She still is.”
Sutton added her own thoughts on Parton, declaring, “She smells good too,” to which McEntire energetically agreed, “Oh, she always smells good.”
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“I love this story!” wrote a fan in the comments, as more cheered on both McEntire and Parton.
Others wrote, “@dollyparton was sent to us from heaven above without a doubt!” and “Reba is a class act!! Loved her performances tonight! 🙌🔥❤️❤️.”
At the special Opry 100: A Live Celebration, McEntire took the stage with Trisha Yearwood for a special performance, while others like Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood and more also performed at the landmark event.
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