Dolly Parton Defends Kid Rock Collaboration Amid Controversy, Reinforces Support for LGBTQ+ Community

Parton Defends Choice to Collaborate with Kid Rock Before His Anti-Trans Controversy, Confirms She Would Have Proceeded Regardless, as Part of her Stance Against Cancel Culture

Dolly Parton collaborates with Kid Rock on a song 'Either Or' in her upcoming album 'Rockstar', a decision she argues she made with the knowledge of his controversial behaviour and would have proceeded regardless. The song is about a woman dealing with a 'bad boy' who cheats and mistreats her.
Parton stands by Kid Rock amid his recent controversy arising from his negative reaction to the Bud Light ad campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
She advocates for love and acceptance of all, irrespective of their actions or identities, expressing her disinclination to condone, condemn, or criticize others, and firmly opposes cancel culture, describing it as 'terrible'.
Parton remains a steadfast supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, insisting that everyone should be treated well. With family and employees who are part of this community, she emphasizes their 'realness' and the difficulties they have to face.
On 'Rockstar', Parton also collaborates with Steven Tyler, Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, Ringo Starr, Debbie Harry, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and many more, demonstrating her openness to collaboration, even with other artists who have had their share of controversies.