{"id":46388,"date":"2026-10-27T20:54:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T20:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=46388"},"modified":"2026-10-27T20:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T20:54:55","slug":"one-last-dance-for-dolly-parton-dancing-with-the-stars-turns-a-beloved-song-into-a-heartbreaking-tribute-to-the-legend-the-world-will-never-forget-as-professional-dancers-alan-genkin-and-ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=46388","title":{"rendered":"One Last Dance For Dolly Parton \u2014 Dancing With The Stars Turns A Beloved Song Into A Heartbreaking Tribute To The Legend The World Will Never Forget. As professional dancers Alan Genkin and Adele Zaikman took the ballroom floor to \u201cHere You Come Again,\u201d the performance became a moving celebration of Dolly\u2019s extraordinary legacy. Then, as her photograph appeared behind them, the atmosphere grew even more emotional, turning a beautiful dance into a heartfelt moment of remembrance. From this tribute to Julia Stiles\u2019 earlier performance of \u201c9 to 5,\u201d Dolly\u2019s music continues to connect generations and touch millions of hearts. Though she is gone, her warmth, talent and unforgettable songs will live on forever."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019 Pays Emotional Tribute to Dolly Parton During Dedication Night<\/h1>\n

Dancing With the Stars<\/em> paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton during Season 35\u2019s Dedication Night, bringing a heartfelt moment to the ballroom as professional dancers Alan Genkin and Adele Zaikman performed to one of the country legend\u2019s beloved songs.<\/p>\n

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The special performance aired during Week 6 of the competition, when celebrities dedicate their dances to the people and places that have shaped their lives. This year\u2019s episode, which aired on October 20, 2026, also made room to celebrate Parton\u2019s extraordinary influence on music and entertainment.<\/p>\n

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Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer. Her legacy extends well beyond country music, touching artists and audiences across generations and entertainment genres.<\/p>\n

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Alan Genkin and Adele Zaikman Honor Dolly With \u2018Here You Come Again\u2019<\/h2>\n

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Ahead of the episode, Genkin and Zaikman shared their excitement about taking part in the tribute.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have some exciting news! This Tuesday, we\u2019ll be performing together on Dancing With the Stars as part of a beautiful tribute to Dolly Parton,\u201d the pair announced on social media.<\/p>\n

The professional dancers are also a real-life couple. They first met while competing on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro<\/em>.<\/p>\n

For their tribute, they performed a short, elegant routine to Parton\u2019s hit \u201cHere You Come Again.\u201d The dancers moved across a dimly lit stage framed by a colorful backdrop and large floral arrangements, creating a setting that complemented the emotional tone of the performance.<\/p>\n

As the music drew to a close, a photograph of Parton appeared on the screen behind them. Genkin and Zaikman gestured toward the image, giving the moment a fitting sense of farewell and remembrance.<\/p>\n

Host Julianne Hough then spoke about the upcoming CMA special dedicated to Parton, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton<\/em>, which aired on ABC on October 21, 2026.<\/p>\n

Julia Stiles Also Celebrated Parton\u2019s Music Earlier This Season<\/h2>\n

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The tribute was not the first time Parton\u2019s music had taken center stage during Season 35.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the competition, actress Julia Stiles and her professional partner Ezra Sosa performed a Quickstep to Parton\u2019s iconic hit \u201c9 to 5.\u201d The song held special significance because Parton had personally approved its use for Stiles just weeks before her death.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was only a couple weeks before Dolly passed that she approved this song specifically for me,\u201d Stiles said at the time. \u201cI\u2019m so honored to be dancing to her music. I\u2019m honoring her legacy and I want to make her proud.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the performance, Stiles explained that she hoped their routine had captured Parton\u2019s joyful spirit.<\/p>\n

Together, the performances offered two distinct ways to celebrate the singer\u2019s enduring influence: one through the energy of \u201c9 to 5,\u201d and another through the warmth of \u201cHere You Come Again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A Lasting Legacy Beyond Country Music<\/h2>\n

Parton\u2019s impact has reached far beyond her chart success. As a singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, she became a widely admired figure whose music and personality resonated with people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n

The Dancing With the Stars<\/em> tribute reflected that broad appeal, using dance to honor an artist whose songs continue to connect with audiences.<\/p>\n

The performance by Genkin and Zaikman was a brief but meaningful moment in Dedication Night, offering viewers an opportunity to remember Parton and celebrate the legacy she leaves behind.<\/p>\n