The NFL Thanksgiving halftime show at the Washington-Dallas game featured a crowd-pleasing performance by iconic country singer Dolly Parton who wowed the crowd with her songs and her wardrobe.
The 77-year-old star dazzled on Thanksgiving Day at the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders where she appeared wearing a Cowboys cheerleading outfit at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“Well, hello Texas! Dolly turns Dallas. You like my outfit?” she asked the cheering crowd.
Dolly Parton FULL Thanksgiving Halftime Show#NFL #AmericanFootball pic.twitter.com/hC6v38fa2v
— Crypto.Man (@viebkekatanoz) November 24, 2023
The country legend sang her hits “Jolene” and “9 to 5′” at the sold-out game at AT&T Stadium and also entertained with her rendition of the Queen classics “We Are The Champions” and “We Will Rock You” during The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.
Today is the day! ⭐️ See you at the #RedKettleKickoff halftime show! @dallascowboys @cbssports pic.twitter.com/yYjezuxIeo
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) November 23, 2023
Wearing a blue and white top, and mini shorts, as well as some impressive heels, Parton delivered her short but memorable performance in front of a group of Cowboys cheerleaders. Reactions were unanimous as Parton left viewers with no doubt about her talent.
Dolly Parton, 77, rocking as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader pic.twitter.com/B6kI9SECBD
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) November 24, 2023
Announcer Tony Romo raved about Parton in the CBS booth as he discussed the halftime show with Jim Nantz.
“She was wearing the… Cowboys cheerleading outfit,” he said “You saw that coming, didn’t you?”
“You said, “I think she’s going to go with a little cheerleading outfit tonight”, and I was like, ‘wow, pretty good,'” he added. “I mean, she looks amazing, right? She’s wonderful. Who doesn’t like Dolly Parton?”
— ✶ MarcusD ✶ ツ (@Someone20241575) November 23, 2023
Parton had called her partnership with the Salvation Army a “great honor” when she was announced as the halftime show performer.
“Those Red Kettles have long been a symbol of hope for our friends and neighbors who are facing hard times,” she said last month. “My goal is to encourage everyone who can to donate and support their neighbors in need. Every small act of generosity helps, and together, we can all love our neighbors this holiday season and beyond.”
.@DollyParton officially kicked off the giving season with an incredible #RedKettleKickoff performance ⭐
Every dollar you give to @SalvationArmyUS helps your neighbors in need during the holidays and all year long. #SalvationArmy pic.twitter.com/VHpHciEh2a
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 23, 2023
On social media, Parton earned high praise.
“How ’bout that Dolly Parton,” sports analyst Skip Bayless posted on X. “Talk about dressing for the occasion. Now that is is impressive.”
How bout that Dolly Parton. Talk about dressing for the occasion. Now that is impressive.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 23, 2023
X users raved about the 77-year-old icon.
Joe Biden is 81. Donald Trump is 77. If we have to elect an old person, let it be Dolly Parton pic.twitter.com/dk7JpHYRnP
— Brad Williams (@funnybrad) November 23, 2023
Dolly Parton at 77 and me almost half her age. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/t49BsYgbOp
— Jennifer (@Paper_Heart_Jen) November 23, 2023
.@DollyParton — ♥️Legendary and absolutely FABULOUS!🤩 pic.twitter.com/TF8KxxfhkD
— Lisa N. Timmerman (@HTBDElisa) November 24, 2023
You know who’s a national treasure? #DollyParton. That’s who. pic.twitter.com/TF4K9juDNV
— Brady Mallory (@BradyMalloryTV) November 23, 2023
