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Dolly Parton steals the NFL Halftime show

Dolly Parton, dressed in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform, graced the field during halftime at the Thanksgiving Day game, and boy, did she light up the stadium.

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Thrilling show

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The legendary country singer not only brought her unique fashion sense to the field but also belted out her all-time hits.

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Dolly Parton’s music career

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Dolly’s music career has been nothing short of phenomenal. With over 3,000 songs written and more than 100 million records sold worldwide, she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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Legend

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Her iconic hit songs, such as Jolene, I Will Always Love You, and 9 to 5, continue to receive airplay decades after their release, generating a considerable amount of royalties.

She’s about her business

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Beyond music, she ventured into business, further adding to her net worth.

Dollywood

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Her most notable business venture is the Dollywood Company, which owns the Dollywood theme park and the Dollywood’s Splash Country water park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Rolling in the money

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These parks attract millions of visitors each year, contributing significantly to her wealth. Parton is also a co-owner of Sandollar Productions, a film and television production company, and she has interests in real estate.

Hot topic

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It was no surprise that by Thursday evening, Dolly Parton became a trending topic on X, formerly known as Twitter.

No surprise there…

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This was not just a football game; it was a grand celebration of music and sports, brought together by the extraordinary country star and the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

Who better to call?

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And as the game reached its halfway mark, excitement began to fill the air as the halftime show was set to commence.

Showstopper…

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And then, out came Parton, shining brighter than any star, dressed in a stunning blue and white Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.

Forever young…

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Parton looked youthful as ever; it was as if time stood still.

What a treat…

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The crowd roared in approval and anticipation of the musical treat they were about to receive on Thanksgiving Day.

The main act…

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Because who would be better to call for a halftime show on such an occasion than Parton?

Professionalism…

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Without missing a beat, she launched into a medley of her famous hits.

Familiarity…

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Her powerful voice echoed throughout the stadium as she sang, filling the hearts of viewers watching at home with their families.

A Thanksgiving special…

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It was quite a sight to see. 

The best way to spend Thanksgiving…

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Parton, who is one of country music’s most revered figures, is in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform, belting out tunes that have defined generations.

America united…

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In other words, it combined two of America’s greatest passions – music and football.

Bigger than music…

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The performance was not just about singing; it was about putting on a show that people would remember for years to come.

Nobody does it like Dolly…

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And Parton did just that.

Crowd pleaser…

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She had everyone in the stadium – from die-hard Dallas Cowboys fans to casual spectators – tapping their feet and singing along.

Effortless…

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The atmosphere, as seen in the televised performance, was electric, showing that even at 77, Parton is still a country powerhouse.

Memorable…

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As she ended her performance, the crowd erupted in applause.

The crowd loved it…

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It was evident from their faces that they had enjoyed every bit of it.

Doing what needed to be done…

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But Parton’s performance was not just an entertaining halftime show; it was a reminder of her enduring appeal and talent all these years later.

Age ain’t nothing but a number…

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At an age when most artists would consider retiring, here she was, bringing down the house at one of the most-watched sporting events of the year.

A true talent…

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This Thanksgiving Day game will go down in history not only for the on-field action but also for Parton’s exceptional performance during halftime.

Nobody better…

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She proved once again why she is considered a legend.

What a special treat to receive on Thanksgiving…

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Parton and the Dallas Cowboys made sure to make this a Thanksgiving Day to remember!