Carson Kressley Thinking of sharing a memorable moment with the departed dolly parton.
visible on Thursday, October 8 episode Of Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenKressley, 56, was asked what it was like to present an award with the iconic singer at the CMT Flameworthy Awards in 2004.
“I’d never met him before,” replied Kressley, “I think. strange eye At the height of it, they invited me to the CMT Flameworthy Awards which was very random and I had all the Western attire on.”
Kressley recalled that she chose to wear the themed dress on stage as a “tribute to Dolly” and praised the “Jolene” singer.
“Then they brought her in and she was, you know, just real, angelic and immediately we got to know each other and talked a lot and we hung out and she was… it wasn’t a quick meet and greet and walk away,” he shared. “We got a chance to hang out and I was so nervous to do it with her on stage. And I think I kind of botched it, because you know, it’s Dolly. She was amazing.”
kresley comments WWHL The TV personality honored Parton, who died in August, by sharing a selfie taken at the awards night via your instagram.
“I should have posted this yesterday 9/25 – Dolly Day. Miss her but glad I got to know her!” Kressley wrote on September 26.
He added, “Sorry, it’s blurry, it’s been in a frame for 20 years and I didn’t want to take it out for fear of ruining it – I think it’s a Polaroid from when we first met in 2004. CMT was doing an awards show called Flameworthys and Dolly and I presented a category together. What a joy, honor and thrill it was!”
Dolly Parton received a posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, about a month after her death at the age of 80. “Okay, hey, it’s Dolly. I’m honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association,” Parton said in a pre-recorded video message shared during the ceremony on Wednesday, September 16. […]
On August 25, news broke that the “I Will Always Love You” singer died at the age of 80 after a battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.
A statement from Parton’s representative at the time said, “Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright and author, died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee.” “A crystalline life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will always stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but through her intelligence, warmth and kindness that made us all feel like family.”