Dolly Parton Makes a Surprise Festival Appearance to Belt Some of Her Most Popular Hits

Dolly Parton decided to stop by the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island for a good time on Saturday! The singer surprised attendees by uniting on stage with country music group The Highwomen — which consists of singers Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires — as well as Sheryl Crow, Lucy Dacus, and Maggie Rogers. Sporting an embellished yellow floral suit with a red bustier, Parton belted a handful of her classics, notably her 1974 hit "Jolene" and 1980 tune "9 to 5."

After the show, Parton took to Instagram to share her excitement over the special appearance. "I just love surprises! You should have seen the look on your faces," she captioned the post. "Thanks for having me." Carlile also gave the famous country crooner a shout-out, posting a photo of the two embracing on stage. "Dolly. I will always love you. And I will never forget today," she wrote, referencing Parton's 1974 hit "I Will Always Love You." Keep scrolling to view more videos and photos from the incredible staging!