Harry Styles pays tribute to Dolly Parton during the opening night of his Madison Square Garden residency by playing Parton’s recording of “I Will Always Love You” over the venue’s speakers. Multiple outlets describe the moment as a brief pause or interruption in the sold-out show, focused on honoring the country music icon.
The reports frame the tribute in the context of Parton’s recent death. Hollywood Reporter notes Parton dies on Tuesday at age 80, while Rolling Stone and other outlets highlight Styles addressing or acknowledging the tribute during the performance. New York Post includes Styles’ remark thanking musicians who have inspired him, aligning with coverage that Styles’ show remains centered on live performance rather than a formal memorial. Billboard similarly emphasizes the gesture’s direct connection to Parton’s music, while Daily Mail and other outlets focus on the surprise element for fans.
Overall, the outlets agree on what Styles does—incorporating “I Will Always Love You” into the MSG opener—and on why—Parton’s passing—while differing mainly on the degree of detail about what Styles says onstage and how the moment is described as fans experience it.
