Dolly Parton: Jack White's tribute with a poignant "Jolene" – Watch the video. Stars pay their respects

Just hours after the news of Dolly Parton's death, Jack White paid tribute to her during his August 25 concert at London's Eventim Apollo, performing "Jolene", one of the most celebrated songs by the American country superstar (video below).
Before taking the stage, White had remembered Parton on social media, posting a photo of her from her younger years and calling for her "immediate sainthood". His record label also celebrated the artist by sharing the White Stripes' version of "Jolene", recorded and released in 2000 as the B-side of "The Operator".

ジャック・ホワイトはロンドンでのショーでドリー・パートンへの哀悼の意を表して、ホワイト・ストライプス時代によくカバーしていた「Jolene」を披露しました pic.twitter.com/Kng49ICmUV

— 【ジャック・ホワイト】Wack White【ホワイト・ストライプス】 (@wackwhitejapan) August 25, 2026

"Dolly leaves behind a legacy that goes far beyond music," the message reads. "For decades she used her voice, her success and her heart to make a difference. From the Imagination Library, which has put millions of books into children's hands, to her support for education, literacy, disaster relief and struggling communities." The tribute goes on to remember her as "an artist, a philanthropist, an activist, and an incredible human being. Thank you, Dolly, for a life spent helping others and making the world a little brighter. Rest in peace."
"Jolene" was performed frequently by the White Stripes in their early years, but Jack White hadn't played it live since 2007. For the London show, he decided to make an exception, turning the song into a moving farewell to the late singer. Although smartphones are normally banned at his concerts, White had the performance officially filmed and later shared the footage on social media.

Among the many artists who paid tribute to Dolly Parton are also Paul McCartney ("Thank you, Dolly, for the wonderful music you gave to me and to the whole world. We will love you forever. God bless you and rest in peace. You were the best") and Mick Jagger ("What a wonderful songwriter and singer Dolly was. She brought so many people together; she will be sorely missed", wrote the Rolling Stones frontman).
Jane Fonda, a close friend of hers after co-starring with her in the film "9 to 5", added: "Dolly will always be with us, because she was so present, powerful, generous and playful that she'll forever be woven into our lives and our hearts".

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