Country musician Orville Peck made an emotional appearance at a London record store following the death of Dolly Parton. The masked singer was visibly affected during his visit to Rough Trade, where he was promoting his upcoming album Mule. Peck acknowledged his emotional state to the gathered crowd, describing himself as “a little bit of a mess” in the wake of Parton’s passing earlier that day.
During the appearance, Peck reflected on Parton’s legacy and her significance to him personally. He highlighted her commitment to kindness, noting that her values represented something increasingly absent from modern society. The openly gay artist discussed how discovering Parton in country music made him feel less isolated, saying her presence in the genre provided him comfort during his early career.
Peck dedicated a rendition of Parton’s classic “I Will Always Love You” as a tribute to his hero. His voice reportedly cracked with emotion as he explained that Parton’s existence in country music had made him feel like he “had a friend there.” This performance marked another in a series of tributes from artists across the music industry honoring Parton, who passed away at age 80 following a brief cancer battle.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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