Country music icon Dolly Parton is to be honored at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. More on the concert lineup here!
Legendary country music songstress, Dolly Parton will be celebrated with a tribute concert featuring newly added artists Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry. The country power couple are set to perform a “special duet” as part of the event.
These acts join previously announced performers Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Don Henley, Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples, Linda Perry, Chris Stapleton, Shawn Mendes, P!nk, Norah Jones, Leon Bridges, Mark Ronson, and Lauren Daigle. Parton will close out the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year event with a performance of her own.
The 29th annual event will benefit MusiCares, a charity that ensures individuals within the music industry has a place to turn to in times of financial, personal, or medical need. Dolly Parton is the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year, following in the footsteps of previous honorees including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Aretha Franklin, Bono, and Fleetwood Mac.
“I am so excited and humbled to be honored as @MusiCares Person of the Year! It’s even more special knowing the Gala benefits music people in need. I can’t wait to hear all of the great artists singing my music,” the icon shared on Instagram.
This event will take place two days before the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center and conclude with the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. The telecast will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
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“Red Shoes” Lyrics
(from “Dumplin'” film soundtrack)
I remember as a child
I was absolutely wild
‘Bout some red shoes that my aunt Lucy wore
She would let me stomp around
In those high heels up and down
Round the house and round the wrap around porch
And from that moment on
I’ve had a pair of my own
They make me feel at home and brand new
They build my confidence
As if they’ve been heaven sent
I feel alone, I’m puttin’ on my red shoes
I begged mama, “Pretty please,
From the wishbook order me,
A pair of red shoes for my feet”, so mama did
Through the years I’ve thought about
Aunt Lucy’s love and think of how
Such little things in life can make or break a kid
I believe that every child
Needs to feel a sense of pride
And someone to love and guide and see them through
So many miles I’ve traveled
Many times they’ve come unraveled
On the road both smooth or gravel
But I’ve made it through, ooh
Georgia
Or walkin’ through New Orleans
Walk the streets of Memphis
Stroll around a block or two
And if God sees fit to hold me
Anyone that’s ever known me
Know I’d walk the ghost streets only
In a pair of red shoes
And if I ever get to heaven
If I ever get to heaven
If I ever get to heaven
And Lord I hope I do
I will walk the streets of glory
I will walk the streets of glory
I will tell my Lucy story
And walk with her in red shoes