Country Music Icon Dolly Parton Celebrates 80th Birthday with Heartfelt Message from Keith Urban
Country music legend Dolly Parton is celebrating her 80th birthday in style, thanks to a special message from one of her closest friends and fellow country star, Keith Urban. In a sweet video posted on Monday morning (Jan. 19), Urban paid tribute to Parton's enduring influence on his life and career.
The video begins with Urban playing a heartwarming audio recording of himself as a 10-year-old boy strumming the banjo and singing "Applejack," a traditional country tune that Parton wrote and recorded in 1977. Laughing at his younger self, Urban expressed his gratitude to Parton for being a massive inspiration in his life.
"I'm just here to say you've been a massive inspiration to me for a long time, Dolly, and God, thank you," he said, thanking her for the countless ways she's inspired him as a songwriter, artist, and humanitarian. Urban praised Parton's "goodness" - both in terms of her music and her heart - saying that she brings a unique gift to the world.
As parting words, Urban wished Parton many years ahead and expressed his love for her, declaring, "I love you, Dolly." The video is a touching tribute to their decades-long friendship, which has spanned both on-stage collaborations and playful jokes between them.
Urban and Parton have been close friends for many years, often sharing affectionate words about each other. In fact, they've performed together numerous times, including a memorable 2010 duet of George Jones' classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today." When asked who she'd like to duet with, Parton promptly said Urban, praising his talent and describing him as one of the most talented and cute guys in the world.
The two have been inseparable friends since then, with Urban even jumping out of a birthday cake for Loretta Lynn in 2019. This special message is just another testament to their enduring bond and mutual respect for each other's craft.
Country music legend Dolly Parton is celebrating her 80th birthday in style, thanks to a special message from one of her closest friends and fellow country star, Keith Urban. In a sweet video posted on Monday morning (Jan. 19), Urban paid tribute to Parton's enduring influence on his life and career.
The video begins with Urban playing a heartwarming audio recording of himself as a 10-year-old boy strumming the banjo and singing "Applejack," a traditional country tune that Parton wrote and recorded in 1977. Laughing at his younger self, Urban expressed his gratitude to Parton for being a massive inspiration in his life.
"I'm just here to say you've been a massive inspiration to me for a long time, Dolly, and God, thank you," he said, thanking her for the countless ways she's inspired him as a songwriter, artist, and humanitarian. Urban praised Parton's "goodness" - both in terms of her music and her heart - saying that she brings a unique gift to the world.
As parting words, Urban wished Parton many years ahead and expressed his love for her, declaring, "I love you, Dolly." The video is a touching tribute to their decades-long friendship, which has spanned both on-stage collaborations and playful jokes between them.
Urban and Parton have been close friends for many years, often sharing affectionate words about each other. In fact, they've performed together numerous times, including a memorable 2010 duet of George Jones' classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today." When asked who she'd like to duet with, Parton promptly said Urban, praising his talent and describing him as one of the most talented and cute guys in the world.
The two have been inseparable friends since then, with Urban even jumping out of a birthday cake for Loretta Lynn in 2019. This special message is just another testament to their enduring bond and mutual respect for each other's craft.
. Keith Urban's heartfelt message just shows how she's made an impact not just in country music, but in the hearts of everyone who's ever listened to her songs 
. I mean, 80 years young and still inspiring people like a breath of fresh air? That's something we can all learn from 
. It's also really beautiful to see how their friendship has blossomed over the years – it just goes to show that meaningful relationships can be a source of joy, comfort, and strength 
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that's so sweet! it's amazing how Keith Urban has been a huge fan of Dolly Parton since he was little, and now they're celebrating her 80th birthday together 
dolly parton is literally the queen of country music, and she deserves all the love and respect 
what I love most about this story is how Keith Urban poured his heart out in that video, it's clear he values their friendship so much 
, it's so sweet of him to pay tribute to her impact on his life & career 
- she's not only an incredible singer but also an amazing humanitarian 
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. Let's celebrate not only Dolly's milestone birthday but also the beauty of true friendships like theirs 
Dolly Parton's 80th birthday is getting all the love, but what about us forum regulars? 
We're the ones who've been here all along, pouring our hearts out on these threads for years. It's always something new and shiny with Keith Urban's video message... 
I mean, sure, it's sweet and all, but can we get some actual updates on this forum instead of just celeb gossip? 
. That's what it means to leave a lasting impact, you know?
And Keith Urban saying she's been a massive inspiration to him is like, no surprise at all – she's been breaking barriers and pushing boundaries in country music for decades 
But what I love most about their friendship is how genuine and affectionate it is 
It just goes to show that true friendships can last a lifetime 
she's an icon for real! I mean, who else can make a 10-year-old boy wanna strum the banjo? 
And that message from Keith... *sigh* it's just too much love and appreciation for one person 
. But seriously though, 80 years young and still slaying the game - Dolly Parton is truly one of a kind 
But seriously, it's amazing to see how much their friendship means to him. It's clear they've got a super special bond, and it's so sweet that Keith is celebrating Dolly's 80th birthday in such a heartfelt way.
. And can we talk about how cute they are together? 
. That video message of his sounds way too rehearsed to be just a heartfelt tribute from a friend. What about the timing? It just so happens that Parton's birthday rolls around when the country music industry is looking for a fresh face to carry the torch... and who better than Urban, right? 
He's got the connections, the talent, and now, maybe even a special spot in Parton's heart (or at least, in her public image) 
. Their bond is a testament to the power of genuine friendships in the entertainment industry.
! And Keith Urban's video message was super sweet, but let's be real, he's been singing about her for years, it's time he said something new 
, it's still on point after all these years!