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Carly Pearce joined Dolly Parton to deliver a reimagined version of the country music legend’s classic anthem, “9 to 5.” The “two country queens” took the stage together in a preview clip for the upcoming Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala special.
Pearce and Parton are part of a star-studded lineup, which also includes a collaboration between Parton and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson (“I Will Always Love You”), Parton and Pearce’s rendition of “Jolene,” Chris Janson, Joy Oladokun, Grace Bowers and KC of KC and the Sunshine Band and others. The show will include a list of performers in addition to “stylish pups (working) the runway in the latest doggy fashion trends,” per a previously-issued press release. Other stars appearing with their pets include Young Sheldon’s Iain Armitage, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Margaret Cho, Neil Patrick Harris, Carson Kressley, Jim Nantz and Jessica Simpson. Jane Lynch is set to co-host the event, and Kelly Osborne and Entertainment Tonight's Rachel Smith will serve as runway correspondents.
“I have hosted or co-hosted many shows throughout my career, but I have never been more excited about co-hosting a show than I am about being part of this pet gala!” Parton previously shared in a statement. “I love animals. I’ve got all kinds, and of course, I’ve always had little dogs around, and big ones! We’re going to have some of all kinds and colors on the show, and there is nothing more fun to me than when little animals do what they do best, and I’m looking forward to it! There is so much fun stuff, and I know all the animal lovers out there are going to love this show.”
Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala will premiere on Wednesday evening (February 21) from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.