Elle King Faces Backlash for Drunken Performance at Dolly Parton’s Birthday Celebration
Elle King, the American singer-songwriter, is facing severe backlash from fans on social media following her performance during Dolly Parton’s birthday celebration. The incident took place on Friday at the Ryman Auditorium, where a tribute show was organized by the Grand Ole Opry to honor the iconic country singer.
In a TikTok video captured by a user named @jamiek721, Elle King can be seen addressing the audience during her performance. She jokingly said, “You ain’t getting your money back.” The crowd seemed to enjoy her humor, but things quickly took a turn when she admitted, “I’ll tell you one thing more, hi, my name is Elle King, I’m f–king hammered.” The audience’s reaction was mixed, with some finding it amusing while others were taken aback.
As the performance continued, Elle King stumbled over the lyrics of Dolly Parton’s song, “Marry Me,” and even expressed her lack of concern by saying, “I don’t give a s–t.” This further fueled the disappointment of fans who were expecting a respectful tribute to the legendary singer.
Country music enthusiasts took to social media to express their disapproval of Elle King’s behavior. One person wrote, “Elle King disgraced one of the biggest legends of not just country, but of the world. How dare you.” Another comment stated, “Elle King owes the Grand Ole Opry an apology for drunk cussing and messing up her performance during a Dolly Parton tribute.” The sentiment was echoed by many others who found her actions disrespectful towards both Dolly Parton and the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.
Representatives for Elle King have not yet responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Similarly, the Grand Ole Opry has remained silent on the matter, despite receiving criticism from disappointed fans. However, they did apologize to one fan via social media, acknowledging the inappropriate language used during the performance.
The incident has left many fans feeling let down, especially those who had spent a significant amount of money on tickets for the show. One person expressed their disappointment, saying, “It was such a disappointment to spend $300 on tickets for a show where one of the artists ruined an entire night. I mean it’s The Opry, the greatest country venue in the world. That performance was like lackluster karaoke performer wasted out of their minds. Awful.”
Despite this unfortunate incident, Dolly Parton’s birthday celebration was still filled with memorable performances by other stars such as Terri Clark, Tigirlily Gold, Ashley Monroe, Don Schlitz, and Dailey & Vincent. The event aimed to honor the iconic singer who turned 78 on Friday.
While Elle King’s behavior has caused controversy and disappointment among fans, it remains to be seen how she will address the backlash and whether she will issue an apology for her actions. In the meantime, the incident serves as a reminder that even in the world of entertainment, professionalism and respect should always be upheld, especially when paying tribute to beloved icons like Dolly Parton.
