Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Harry Styles Honors Dolly Parton During Madison Square Garden Concert
Dolly Parton died at age 80, according to the article.
Many musicians remembered her after her death.
Harry Styles honored her during a concert in New York.
He stopped the show and thanked Dolly for inspiring musicians.
He also briefly played her famous song, “I Will Always Love You.”
Whitney Houston later helped make that song widely famous through her version.
Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé also shared tributes.
Miley said Dolly was like an angel to her and that she would try to make Dolly proud.
Harry Styles paused his Madison Square Garden performance to honor Dolly Parton after her death.
Styles thanked musicians who inspired him and briefly played Parton’s signature song, “I Will Always Love You.”
Parton’s nephew announced that the country music legend died at age 80 on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer.
The tribute took place during Styles’ Together, Together tour, after he had been touring for more than three months.
Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé were also reported to have paid tribute to Parton, with Cyrus calling her an angel.
- Who
- Harry Styles honored Dolly Parton, who was also remembered by several other musicians.
- What
- Styles paused his concert, thanked Parton, and briefly played “I Will Always Love You.”
- When
- The tribute took place one day after news of Parton’s death; the article says she died on August 25.
- Where
- Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Why
- Styles said he wanted to thank musicians who had inspired him, including Parton.
- Honoree
- Dolly Parton
- Age at death
- 80
- Reported cause
- A brief battle with cancer
- Concert performer
- Harry Styles
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden, New York
- Tour
- Together, Together
- Song performed
- “I Will Always Love You”
- Other reported tributes
- Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé