Dolly Parton Turned Down the Super Bowl Halftime Show
metroweekly.comThe Hollywood Reporter, Parton shared that she had been approached with offers to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on several occasions, admitting that there were times she simply couldn’t commit due to prior engagements.
Other times, she doubted her ability to undertake such a massive production.Parton acknowledged the grandeur of Super Bowl halftime shows.“When you think about those shows, those are big, big productions,” she told the magazine. “I’ve never done anything with that big of a production.” In a moment of honesty, she added, “I don’t know if I could have.”Despite her reservations about the scale of the production, Parton possesses an extensive catalog of hits that could certainly make for a spectacular Super Bowl halftime performance.Her reputation as a beloved and respected artist, known for her timeless classics, makes her a natural choice for such an event. (Can’t you imagine the entire family singing along to “Jolene?”) The NFL has historically oscillated between booking established, older acts and more contemporary, younger artists for the halftime show.
Parton’s wholesome and (somewhat) family-friendly image aligns with the NFL’s preference for performers who are less controversial, especially in the years following the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” incident involving Janet Jackson.
She may have been offered the position back then.Recently, the league has predominantly opted for younger talents, as the organization is less afraid of wardrobe malfunctions.
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