Dolly Parton, despite being 77 years old, mesmerized millions with a dazzling halftime performance as the Dallas Cowboys faced the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving Thursday.
Parton graced the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, donning a modified Cowboys cheerleader outfit, and kicked off with a captivating rendition of “Jolene.”
She continued to entertain the crowd with performances of “9 to 5” and a rendition of Queen’s “We Are the Champions,” potentially paying homage to the Texas Rangers’ World Series victory in November.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, now a CBS commentator, particularly savored Parton’s performance, with Jim Nantz having to redirect the focus to the game.
The NFL enlisted three different artists for the halftime shows across the three Thanksgiving games in 2023. Jack Harlow’s performance during the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions game failed to resonate as deeply as Parton’s.
DJ Steve Aoki is up next to perform during halftime when the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers play the late game, following the daunting task of following Parton’s electrifying performance.
