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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Opry apologizes for elle king s comments - Caught on Camera

Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, turned 78 in style amid some controversial drama thanks to singer Elle King.

Even though Parton wasn't at the birthday celebration, the iconic Nashville concert hall, Grand Ole Opry, held a Dolly-themed birthday bash at the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 19. The Dolly-inspired evening was supposed to be filled with a night of performances dedicated to the music icon from other country musicians. Still, it turned into what some described as a "lackluster karaoke performer wasted out of their minds," leading to an apology from the Opry after people complained about King's supposed drunken performance, The Tennessean reported.

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