Dolly Parton Wears Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniform as She Performs Her Hits During Thanksgiving Game Halftime

Dolly Parton.Photo:Ron Jenkins/Gett

Ron Jenkins/Gett

Thanksgiving is a little more rock ‘n’ roll this year — thanks toDolly Parton.

Fresh off the release of her new albumRockstar, the country superstar took the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders.

Parton kicked off the halftime show with her beloved song “Jolene,” later transitioning to another classic, “9 to 5.” She also performed her cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions.”

Dolly Parton.Richard Rodriguez/Getty

Richard Rodriguez/Getty

Parton was announced as this year’s Thanksgiving Day game halftime performer last month, calling the partnership with The Salvation Army “an honor” in a press statement.

“Those Red Kettles have long been a symbol of hope for our friends and neighbors who are facing hard times,” she said at the time. “My goal is to encourage everyone who can to donate and support their neighbors in need. Every small act of generosity helps, and together, we can all love our neighbors this holiday season and beyond.”

The singer-songwriter unveiled her latest albumRockstaron Nov. 17, and the 30-track set features both covers and original songs as well as collaborations with artists includingPaul McCartney,Ringo Starr,Elton John,Pink,Brandi Carlile,Melissa EtheridgeandSting, among others.

Dolly Parton.Ron Jenkins/Getty

Ron Jenkins/Getty

Ahead of the album drop, Parton released her version ofMiley Cyrus' “Wrecking Ball” — a duet with the 30-year-old pop star, who’s also her goddaughter — and spoke about the song in an Instagram video.

Cyrus also shared her gratitude for the collaborationon Instagramat the time. “I’ve grown up covering my Aunt Dollys music & it’s an honor to hear her singing one of my songs,” she wrote in a caption alongside a photo of her on stage with her godmother.

source: people.com