The 2019 Grammy Awards ceremony gathered the leading ladies of country music to honor our queen Dolly Parton in a star-studded tribute. The performance included Dolly, Kacey Musgraves, Miley Cyrus, Maren Morris, Little Big Town, and, uh, Katy Perry? The latter left viewers feeling rather puzzled, especially when Dolly, Kacey, and Katy got together to sing the Dolly classic, Suffice it to say, people were not thrilled about the rendition. Kevin Mazur Getty Images "Starting off this Dolly Parton tribute with...*checks notes*... Katy Perry," a follower sarcastically tweeted. "Who let Katy Perry be in this Dolly tribute, I just want to talk," another person added. "Somebody tell Katy Perry she’s honoring Dolly, not trying out for American Idol," one fan quipped. "You ruined that song!" one even claimed. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Starting off this Dolly Parton tribute with...*checks notes*... Katy Perry pic.twitter.com/ruNcNboG0k — Patricio Chile (@patjchile) February 11, 2019 This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Who let Katy perry be in this dolly tribute I just want to talk #Grammys2019 pic.twitter.com/3ugXILbInv — emmy (@prettypascals) February 11, 2019 This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Somebody tell Katy Perry she’s honoring Dolly, not trying out for American Idol. #Grammys — C. Riemenschneider (@ChrisRstrib) February 11, 2019 This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Though diehard Dolly fans were a bit disappointed, Dolly only had the sweetest words to say after the show. "I will always love you!! Thanks for joining me tonight!" she tweeted to all the performers she sang with—yes, including Katy. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Although the collaboration seems a bit strange, this actually isn't the first time the American Idol judge has joined either artist on stage. Katy and Dolly teamed up to sing a medley of " ," " ," and " " at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. The " " singer also seems to be good friends with Kacey. Last night, Katy shared two throwback photos of the duo singing together with the caption: "Been sangin' Dolly with you since 2014. So proud of your growth ❤️ Rootin' for you tonight @KaceyMusgraves This is your #GoldenHour." At least everyone can agree on one thing: We're always rootin' for Kacey! Jennifer Aldrich Editorial Assistant Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Grammy Awards type TV Show The Grammy awards will always love Dolly Parton. Parton, who has eight Grammys and 47 nominations to her credit, for her renowned singing and songwriting was honored with a special tribute during the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Many artists who have cited Parton as an inspiration, including Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Katy Perry, and more took to the stage to pay tribute to the beloved songwriter. Parton is also the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year, and she was honored with a lengthier tribute concert Friday night. In essence, Sunday night’s performance was the MusiCares banquet in miniature with many artists reprising their performances from that night, most notably Musgraves and Perry on a duet of “Here You Come Again” in outfits that were vintage Dolly. Parton took to the stage to duet for most of the tribute, striding out at the end of Musgraves and Perry’s opening segment to join them for the final verses of the song. Miley Cyrus then arrived onstage with her signature low-voiced growl to deliver a rousing performance of “Jolene” alongside Parton, who is also her godmother. The two shared a tender embrace that was one of the most touching moments of the tribute with its clear evidence of their affection for each other. Dyed-in-the-wool Parton fans got a special treat when she offered up a song off the legendary Trio II album she made with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in 1999. Cyrus stayed on, while Maren Morris — who was up for five Grammys herself — joined them to round out the trio for a beautifully realized performance of Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush.” One of Parton’s most admirable attributes is her longevity and this year she gained a special spotlight with the Netflix movie Dumplin’ all about a Parton obsessed teen. Parton wrote the original song “Red Shoes” for the film, and brought it to the Grammys stage with assistance from country quartet Little Big Town. 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards - Inside Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images It was another movie soundtrack song that brought the tribute to a rousing close, however, when all of the performers from the segment returned to the stage alongside Parton to knock out her 1980 Oscar-nominated hit “9 to 5.” It was a joyous moment, the love for Parton and her music clear on all of the singers’ faces, as well as in the audience (many were spotted dancing along throughout the tribute, including Korean supergroup BTS). Bts GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY Parton is a true music icon, and the 2019 Grammys paid her due tribute with this star-studded segment. Related content:<doc-sep>
The 2019 Grammy Awards featured a 10-minute all-star tribute to Dolly Parton, but one performer was criticized by some on social media for appearing to try and upstage the country music legend: Katy Perry. Perry, decked out in red and gold cowgirl attire, and country singer Kacey Musgraves began the tribute with a rendition of Parton's 1977 "Here You Come Again," when Parton walked on stage to join them. The three singers traded lines from the song, but Perry belted out a few notes that seemed just outside her range and came off "pitchy," as was described by some. Social media users weighed in, criticizing Perry for ruining the performance. "I've seen war. I've seen violence. But I’ve never witnessed anything close to the barbaric murder Katy Perry just committed on @DollyParton," wrote one Twitter user. Others questioned why Perry, a pop singer, was selected to accompany country musicians for a tribute to Parton. After the first song, the tribute carried on relatively unscathed with a medley of Parton's other songs performed by Miley Cyrus, Maren Morris, and Little Big Town. DOLLY PARTON SPEAKS OUT ON BROTHER FLOYD'S DEATH: 'HE LIVED A SHORT LIFE OF LOVE AND BEAUTIFUL SONGS' The musical celebration of Parton's achievements and philanthropic work marked the first country artist to be saluted in the tribute's 29-year history. GET THE FOX NEWS APP The tribute was not the first Parton had performed with Perry on stage. The two previously sang together during the 2016 American Country Music Awards.