Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves & More Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton

Parton’s Steel Magnolias costar posted a throwback photo of the cast to Instagram, writing in the caption, “If there are truly angels on earth, then we have just lost one. Dolly Parton. There will never be another. I adored her with all my heart and will always cherish our time together. Forever. Rest in peace beautiful Dolly.”

“Hearbroken today. Dolly Parton,” the “Somebody Like You” singer posted to Instagram Stories. “Honestly....I have no words right now.”

“Dolly Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends,” the “Because of You” singer lamented on X. “I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure millions will. What an incredible gift and talent she was and still is with an amazing catalogue of art she has left behind for all of us.”

“Dolly was a magical and joyous human,” Roberts shared of her Steel Magnolias costar in a statement to Variety. “I hold knowing her as a treasure in my life. The sun has dimmed today.”

“I can say with absolute certainty that we are all feeling the same heart brokenness today,” the country singer wrote on X. “I only got to spend any real time with Dolly when Gwen [Stefani] and I got to work with her on The Voice. I want everyone to know that she was the EXACT person that you think she is. It was like being with the funnest, most loving, most caring and closest member of your family. Truly a loss for the entire world. We love you Dolly.”

The “Stick Season” singer shared a sweet tribute to Parton on X, writing, “Rest peacefully Dolly, thank you for the joy and the music and the example you set for us all.”

“I am completely devastated by the loss of my precious friend, Dolly. She encouraged me and loved me every day I needed it. That is what I remember most,” the TV personality posted to X. “I wish more people in this world would live like Dolly did. To just be kind and loving and steadfast . I will miss her for the rest of my life.”

“Rest in peace Dolly Parton, I wish I had the honor of meeting you,” the Grammy winner wrote on X. “You were everyone’s favorite artist. Thank you for giving us some of the greatest music we’ll ever know.”

“Dolly was a one of a kind, altruistic, down to earth, musical genius,” Jett shared on X, recalling the time she and Parton collaborated on the song "I Hate Myself For Loving You" for Parton’s 2023 album Rockstar. “Working with her was one of the highlights of my career.”

“Very, very sad,” the KISS singer said of Parton’s passing. “She was a sweet and kind soul and I’m proud to say I knew her. And I witnessed she always took time to stop and greet anyone around her. There will never be another Dolly.”

“What a sad day for America, what a sad day for the world, what a sad day for the Parton family,” the Happy Days alum posted to X. “Dolly! We will miss you in more ways than one can say you were a treasure on this earth.”

“Dolly taught us that you can be anything and do anything and to do it with kindness,” the Oscar nominee shared on social media. “What a light. We are all grateful that we lived in a time of Dolly Parton. We will always love her.”

"Heartbroken to hear about Queen @DollyParton’s passing,” the Simple Life star wrote with a photo of the two. “She was a true icon and such an inspiration to me. Her talent, heart and kindness touched so many lives, and she truly left this world better than she found it. Sending all my love to her family, friends and everyone who loved her. Rest in peace, Dolly.”

“This one just hurts too much,” the Frozen star lamented. “We have already lost too many of our 20th century musical greats, but today we lost one of our all—time-greats. F--k off 2026. We’re done. RIP Dolly. You are loved.”

“Rest in peace to the Queen, Dolly Parton,” Linley wrote of his Hannah Montana costar. “Such a sweet and special soul who exuded positivity, warmth, and joy. May her incredible legacy live on for generations to come. I’m honored and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.”

“Currently pulled over on the side of the road sobbing I’ll never be the same,” the model wrote, sharing a photo of her tattoo of Parton. “Thank you for showing women everywhere to exist as they are. Loud, unapologetic, kind, and the ultimate southern baddie. My heart is broken.”

“Like the rest of the world, I’m immediately heartbroken,” the Broadway star shared alongside a photo of herself and Parton. “I met Dolly on several occasions and she always made me feel like one of her own. She even agreed to sing with me on one of my records. My ultimate inspiration. The world has lost one of the best but I know we will never forget her because she is impossible to forget. I love you Dolly and I will ALWAYS love you.”

“The best of the best of the best,” the ‘NSYNC member shared alongside a black and white photo of Parton. “We will always love you Dolly!”

The Bravo star remembered the singer with several butterfly emojis, writing, “We were all so lucky to live in her midst and get to experience her music, kindness, and joy.”

“Thank you Lord for giving Dolly to us,” the Everybody Loves Raymond alum wrote on X. “ What a gift. What a loss.”

The “You Raise Me Up” singer commented on the post announcing Parton’s passing, “What a gift to the world she was and will continue to be.”

Palmer remembered her Joyful Noise costar by sharing a photo of Parton as well as one of them together, expressing on Instagram, “I’m devastated. Truly.”

“I will certainly miss her laugher, jokes and her being,” the “Walk On By” singer posted to X with a photo of herself and Parton. “Rest well and in total peace my friend. My heart is heavy.”