Age truly seems to be just a number for Dolly Parton as the 77-year-old singer wowed audiences during her performance at the NFL Thanksgiving Day game’s special half-time show. The country legend wore a racy Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit to support the team in their game against the Washington Commanders. Let’s explore all highlights from Dolly Parton’s performance and find out more about the NFL halftime show.
All about Dolly Parton’s NFL halftime performance
The Tennessee-born Dolly Parton made a grand entrance at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show wearing an iconic Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform. The veteran managed to steal all the limelight with her white vest with blue stars, a blue crop top, her tiny white shorts and a crystal star belly button embellishment.
Earlier last month, Dolly Parton confirmed that she would be performing at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as she called the Salvation Army partnership an honor. She also called for donations to support those in need during the holiday season. The performance was an overall success despite some complaints that the singer was allegedly lip-syncing.
Apart from her bold fashion choices, the singer also treated the crowd to a spectacular memory of her greatest hits like ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene’ as well as renditions of other iconic stadium anthems like Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘We Are The Champions’.
Social media reacts to cheerleader outfit
Unsurprisingly, social media platforms like X (Twitter) erupted with reactions to Dolly Parton’s electrifying halftime show and her cheerleader outfit. Fans and spectators alike expressed their admiration for her breaking fashion stereotypes based on age.
Even NFL announcer Tony Romo seemed visibly enthusiastic as he deviated from football commentary into expressing his awe at the singer’s cheerleader uniform. Fans also called Parton a national treasure. Many drew comparisons between Dolly Parton and another pop music legend Cher who is also 77 and performed recently at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Even at the age of 77, the legendary singer seems to be at the top of her field. Apart from her recent NFL halftime performance, Dolly Parton’s latest album ‘Rockstar’ dropped on November 17 which features collaborations with icons like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Pink and Sting.