Once upon a time, Dolly Parton refused to have tea with Kate Middleton

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by Brock Steinberg

August 28, 2023 | 3:14 p.m

Even the Princess of Wales couldn’t meet the country’s queen.

Dolly Parton, 77, said: BBC Radio 2 She was invited by Kate Middleton, 41, while she was in London to work, but revealed that she was unable to do so.

“This time, Lord,” she said, “I was invited to tea with Kate but I couldn’t even go.” “I thought it was very nice of her to invite me and one of these days I’m going to do it — that would be great.”

The “9 to 5” singer went on to share the hilarious reason she disapproved of the royal.

“But she wasn’t going to promote my rock album, so I had to say no,” she joked.

Barton also admitted that she wished she had more time to explore the city, but ultimately doesn’t have time to do so.

“I love the people, and the atmosphere of London. I don’t unfortunately [get time to sightsee]. “In the past, my band and I were on a tour bus when we planned it,” she explained.

The queen of country is set to release her first-ever rock album, titled “Rockstar,” on November 17. The album contains 30 songs, including nine originals by Parton and 21 covers of popular rock songs with features from artists such as Miley Cyrus. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sting, Elton John, Stevie Nicks and more.

“I’m so excited to present my first rock and roll album, Rockstar,” Parton said. statement. “I am so honored and happy to work with some of the greatest singers and musicians of all time, and to be able to sing all the featured songs on the album was a treat beyond measure. I hope everyone enjoys the album as much as I enjoyed putting it together.”

The singer Jolene set out to record a rock album after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

She initially declined the nomination due to her background in country music rather than rock, but RRHOF refused to take her off the ballot, the foundation said. in the current situation“We are amazed by Dolly’s incredible talent and pioneering spirit and proud to induct her into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

After learning that RRHOF welcomes artists from a wide variety of genres, Parton retracted her stance and said she would accept the honor, adding that it “inspired me to put out a great rock and roll album in the future, which is what I’ve always dreamed of doing.” I wanted to.”