Elle King Postpones Concerts Following Controversial Dolly Parton Tribute
The country star has not publicly addressed the backlash or provided a reason for the concert postponements.
- Country music star Elle King has postponed her upcoming concerts without providing a reason, following a controversial performance at a tribute to Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry.
- During the tribute, King admitted to being drunk on stage, forgot the lyrics to Parton's song 'Marry Me', and used profanity, leading to backlash from fans and an apology from the Opry.
- King's next scheduled concert at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth has been moved from January 26 to September 21.
- King has not publicly commented on the backlash or the concert postponements.
- King's past struggles with substance abuse and her admission to drinking before performances to calm her nerves have been highlighted in the wake of the incident.