Sabrina Carpenter is remembering Dolly Parton with a personal tribute centered on the time they spent together and the music they shared.
In a message honoring the country music icon, Carpenter reflected on Parton’s humor, wisdom and distinctive outlook on life. The tribute included memories and photos from their time together, highlighting how meaningful it was for Carpenter to work with an artist she had admired for years.
Their musical connection reached listeners in 2025, when Parton joined Carpenter for a new version of Please Please Please. The collaboration appeared on the deluxe edition of Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet and was accompanied by a black-and-white music video inspired by the road-movie style of Thelma & Louise.
Parton had also spoken warmly about Carpenter, noting similarities between their voices and playfully suggesting they could be related.
Carpenter’s remembrance adds a personal perspective to the wider tributes recognizing Parton’s decades of songwriting, recording and influence across country and popular music.