Current:Home > InvestNovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:Elle King Breaks Silence After Drunken Performance at Dolly Parton Tribute Show -Thrive Financial Network
NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:Elle King Breaks Silence After Drunken Performance at Dolly Parton Tribute Show
Fastexy View
Date:2025-04-10 20:54:29
Elle King is speaking out following backlash over her performance at the Grand Old Opry's Dolly Parton 78th birthday tribute show.
The NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center"Ex's & Oh's" singer, who had during the January event told the audience she was "hammered," shared the same message to both her supporters and haters.
"To everyone sending me love," Elle wrote in an Instagram post shared March 10, "Because I'm human and already talked to Dolly. I love you."
The 34-year-old continued, "To everyone who told me to k*ll myself, I love you too."
Elle, who took a break from touring after the incident but resumed her concerts March 1, included in her Instagram post a video of herself working out in an arena, running up a flight of stairs while wearing a pair of headphones. She set the clip to Able Heart's 2023 song "Masterpiece." She captioned the post, "Oh no was my human showing. #WWDD"
During her drunken performance at the Dolly birthday tribute, Elle appeared to forget the words to the country music icon's 2001 hit "Marry Me" and started swearing on stage. She also addressed the audience, saying, "You ain't getting your money back."
The Grand Ole Opry later said in an X post, "We deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night's second Opry performance."
In February, Dolly herself told E! News that she reached out to Elle amid the controversy.
"Elle King is a doll," the "9 to 5" singer told E! News exclusively on the red carpet at Dolly Parton's Pet Gala. "I called her, and I said, 'You know, there are many F-words. Why don't we use the right one? Forgiveness, friends, forget it.'"
Dolly said Elle "made a mistake," adding, "She feels worse about it than anybody. But she's a talented girl. She's going through some hard times, and I think she just had a little too much to drink and then that just hit her. So, we need to get over that because she's a great artist and a great person."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (2349)
Related
- New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
- 'Keep watching': Four-time Pro Bowl RB Derrick Henry pushes back on doubters after Ravens deal
- Amazon to offer special deals on seasonal products with first ever Big Spring Sale
- Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Oklahoma State men's basketball coach Mike Boynton fired after seven seasons with Cowboys
- Bodycam video released after 15-year-old with autism killed by authorities in California
- New Mexico expands support to more youths as they age out of foster care
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- These Crazy-Good Walmart Flash Deals Are Better Than Any Black Friday Sale, But They End Tomorrow
Ranking
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- SpaceX launch: Starship reaches new heights before being lost on re-entry over Indian Ocean
- Ancient statue unearthed during parking lot construction: A complete mystery
- Mysterious 10-foot-tall monolith that looks like some sort of a UFO pops up on Welsh hill
- FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
- 2 detectives found safe after disappearing while investigating Mexico's 2014 case of missing students
- Kristen Stewart on her 'very gay' new movie 'Love Lies Bleeding': 'Lesbians overload!'
- Bodycam video released after 15-year-old with autism killed by authorities in California
Recommendation
Why we love Bear Pond Books, a ski town bookstore with a French bulldog 'Staff Pup'
A Mississippi police officer made an arrested man lick urine off jail floor, court document says
Prince William Praises Kate Middleton's Artistic Skills Amid Photoshop Fail
Anti-terrorism team of U.S. Marines sent to Haiti to protect U.S. Embassy after prime minister says he will resign
Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
Commercial rocket seeking to be Japan's first to boost satellite into orbit is blown up right after liftoff
Swimsuits for All Makes Waves with Their 50% off Sale, Including $8 Bikini Tops, $16 One-Pieces & More
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Pi Day