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Kelli Belles and Dolly Parton's Last Duets | Salt Lake City News
Kelli Belles, a country artist who grew up idolizing Dolly Parton, recounts the surreal, life-changing moment she collaborated with her musical hero—after being told as a teen she sounded like Parton and later writing “Son of Jolene” inspired by meeting a man with the same name. When Parton loved the song so much she agreed to record it with Belles, it was a dream come true. Belles describes Parton as warm, wise, and deeply kind, sharing advice like “follow your God gut” that still guides her today. Now, grieving Parton’s passing, Belles hasn’t yet listened to their duet but plans to perform…
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