Dolly Parton's Oscar Performance In 1981 Was One For The Ages

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) At this year's Oscars, the show broke tradition and the nominees for best original song did not perform live. Instead, the 97th annual Academy Awards showcased performances by Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, plus Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and Raye. While this made for an entertaining evening, we're going to take the opportunity throw it back to one of the best Oscars performances of all time, and we have Dolly Parton to thank (of course!). It's hard to believe that Dolly has never won an Oscar, but the 79-year-old icon has been nominated twice for best original song: in 1981 for“9 to 5” and again in 2006 for“Travelin' Thru” from Transamerica.

Both times, Dolly took the stage to perform her hit live. In the 53rd annual ceremony,“9 to 5” was nominated for best original song along with“Fame” and“Out Here on My Own” from the movie Fame, Willie Nelson's“On the Road Again” from Honeysuckle Rose, and“People Alone” from The Competition. “Fame” ended up winning the category. Dolly brought the house down with her performance in 1981. After being introduced by Johnny Carson, she took the stage wearing a black gown covered in sequins and was surrounded by male backup dancers as she belted out her song. 9 to 5 was Dolly's first acting role, and the title song, which she wrote on set, ended up being her first number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. While the song didn't earn the Oscar, it did win Dolly two Grammys: for Best Country Performance, Female, and Best Country Song. Watch her performance here:

Dolly Parton's Husband, Carl Dean, Has Died at Age 82

The couple was married for nearly 60 years. Dolly's official Instagram account shared this message,“Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.” The message continues,“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”

The post concludes,“The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.” Dolly and Carl Dean met on the day she moved to Nashville. In a recent interview, she said,“He's a good guy. He's quiet, and I'm loud, and we're funny. Oh, he's hilarious. And I think one of the things that have made it last so long through the years is that we love each other, we respect each other, but we have a lot of fun. Anytime things get too much tension going on, either one of us find a joke about it.”

Sabrina Carpenter Hits An Unlikely Chart With Help From Legend Dolly Parton

It took many years for Sabrina Carpenter's music career to take off in a major way. Just days after winning Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys-widely considered one of the most competitive fields-the singer-songwriter scored her first hit on a Billboard chart that proves that her reach now extends beyond just that one style.

Carpenter debuts on the Hot Country Songs chart this week, scoring her first career win.“Please Please Please,” which is now available to play as a duet featuring Dolly Parton, opens at No. 17 on Billboard's list of the most-consumed country-only tracks throughout the U.S. “Please Please Please” earns the top debut on the Hot Country Songs chart this week. It's the second-highest rising track that wasn't present anywhere on the tally last frame. View the video below:

Watch SABRINA CARPENTER perform“ESPRESSO” & “PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE” live at the 2025 GRAMMYs

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