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Harry Styles Honors Dolly Parton with Tribute and Revamped Set at Madison Square Garden Residency Opening
News Brief
During the opening night of his 30‑date Madison Square Garden residency for the Together, Together tour, Harry Styles paused his concert to honor the recently deceased country music legend Dolly Parton. He introduced a rendition of Parton’s 1974 classic “I Will Always Love You,” expressing gratitude and affection for the icon. The performance coincided with a broader overhaul of the show’s setlist, which the artist reordered, rearranged older tracks, and debuted a song publicly for the first time. The tribute was noted by multiple observers, and the event marked Styles’ first series of live shows since 2023.
Key points
Harry Styles publicly thanked Dolly Parton and performed “I Will Always Love You” during the MSG residency opening.
The concert featured a complete revamp of the setlist, including new song order and a debut performance.
Parton’s death at age 80 from cancer was confirmed earlier in the week, prompting widespread tributes from celebrities.
The MSG residency is a 30‑show run that began on Wednesday and will continue through Halloween.
What sources agree on
Harry Styles paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the opening night of his Madison Square Garden residency.
He performed Parton’s song “I Will Always Love You” as part of the tribute.
Dolly Parton died at age 80, with cancer identified as the cause of death.
The residency marks Styles’ first series of live shows since 2023 and will run for 30 dates.
The setlist for the opening night was significantly altered, featuring reordered songs and a first‑time public performance of a track.
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No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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Original headline
Harry Styles Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton, Completely Revamps Setlist at Madison Square Garden Opening Night: Concert Review
