Beloved country music icon Dolly Parton’s death was announced on August 25. She had privately battled cancer and was age 80. In the days since her passing, her family has broken their silence and paid tribute to someone who had such an incredible impact on their lives. Among the family members is Parton’s niece, Heidi Parton, the daughter of her younger brother, Randy Parton.
Heidi Parton Sings Dolly Parton’s Song in Her Honor
Heidi honored Dolly with an Instagram video on Saturday, August 29, in which she covers one of her famous songs. The track, “Burning,” was released by Dolly in 1992 as part of her “Straight Talk” album. In the video, Heidi sings a rendition of the song with Jeremy Reasoner, and she explained to fans that she wanted to do it as a “little bit of tribute.”
They started with verse 3, singing, “Burning to know you, Burning to show you. And I’ve felt this way from the start. Burning with passion, I do hope it’s lasting. And it’s burning a hole in my heart” You can feel the emotion in her words. In the caption, she wrote, “I wanted to sing one of my favorite Dolly Parton songs with my favorite duet partner the talented Jeremy Reasoner for you all. Love you all so much! #Burning.”
Fans Show Support for Dolly Parton’s Niece
The comment section has been filled with supportive messages from fans. “You are beautiful and talented and I know your aunt Dolly is so proud!,” a comment reads. “Beautiful Heidi. Keep singing because your voice is reaching the heavens and your Aunt is surely so proud,” another person wrote.
Other reactions include, “Beautiful, your strength is just like your beloved Aunt Dolly! Hugs and love!,” and “Heidi, you’ve been so visible during these last several, what I imagine have been very difficult, days. Please know we all appreciate your words and time shared. It’s helping all of us through our own ‘feels’ about your dearest aunt, Dolly! Thank you!!”
Heidi Parton Makes Tearful Tribute to Dolly Parton
This is the second tribute that Heidi has paid to her aunt. On Friday, August 28, she broke her silence with a tearful tribute to Dolly, sharing what she means to her. In the video, posted on Instagram, she thanked fans for their outpouring of love and addressed her loss, telling fans she has been feeling “numb” and that “it comes in waves, as grief does.” She continued, “To see what a difference and what a mark my aunt made for this world is truly beautiful.”
In the caption, she shared her thoughts, writing, “I’ve had the opportunity the last several days following the announcement of the passing of my Aunt Dolly, better known to me as ‘Aunt Granny,’ to share how incredible she was.” Heidi revealed she has done interviews to honor Dolly and reflected on how they cope in stressful situations. “Aunt Dolly found peace and solace in working when life got sad or tough, and I’ve discovered that’s how I cope as well,” she said.
Heidi shared that despite the raw emotions in the video, she wanted to share it because she knows fans are grieving too. She concluded, “The world will forever carry a little extra sparkle wherever Dolly Parton has been because of all the lives she touched and changed.”
