Kelly Clarkson reveals Dolly Parton’s heartfelt gesture after her divorce

We were having a conversation about something else, and I was like, 'I'm sorry.

It's just kind of a wild moment for me.'"The mom of two continued, "She's just one of those people you don't have to know your whole life, but you can in one instance."Every time we ran into each other, she was so cool.

It's like you're catching up with an old friend.

That moment for me and what she said backstage to me was just a really beautiful thing, and really helpful."Though Kelly did not share the conversation that took place between her Dolly, she revealed the one hour was really tough on her.Kelly added, "It was just a really weird hour for me.

But, anyway, she was very, very cool, and I'll never forget that moment."For those unaware, Dolly passed away on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer.Here is the video of Kelly's performance at 2022 ACM awards: Kelly Clarkson reveals Dolly Parton's heartfelt gesture after her divorce October 1, 2026.