Dolly Parton to cheer on Tennessee football against Georgia at Neyland Stadium: 'See you on Rocky Top'
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Dolly is everywhere, it seems. Opening a new resort at Dollywood, releasing a rock album, unveiling branded products, even doing podcasts.
Knoxville fans will get a unique opportunity to see the Tennessee icon this coming weekend: Parton just announced on Instagram that she will be at Neyland Stadium to cheer on the Volunteers as they take on Georgia at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
"Well, hello, it's Dolly, and I am so excited to join 101,000 of my friends in the best place for college football, Neyland Stadium," Parton, decked out in Vols orange, said in the Instagram reel. "I'll see you there!"
She then commented, "I can’t wait to cheer on @vol_football this Saturday! See you on Rocky Top 🧡 #GBO"
When does the UT game start?
The Vols will host No. 1 Georgia on Nov. 18 at Neyland Stadium with a 3:30 p.m. start.
This is the second back-to-back CBS game for the Vols in front of a national television audience. The broadcast team of Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell is working both UT games.
The UT-Georgia game will be CBS's final broadcast in Neyland Stadium under the current SEC television contract.
Dolly sings 'Rocky Top' on exclusive Vols edition of 'Rockstar'
In September, Parton and Tennessee athletics announced a partnership that included a co-branded merchandise line, as well as an exclusive Vols edition of Parton's new album "Rockstar" that includes a live version of Parton singing "Rocky Top."
“My East Tennessee roots run deep, and I am so proud to be partnering with the Vols on a line of merchandise,” Parton said in a press release. “I’ve performed ‘Rocky Top’ so many times live in my concerts through the years, and I know how much that song means to Vols fans."
Parton's upcoming album is scheduled for release on Nov. 17. The UT edition is a two-CD limited edition set with Parton in the middle of the cover with a checkerboard end zone along with a Vols logo. One CD is orange and one is white. The album has 31 songs and is available for preorder through Parton's website.
Liz Kellar is a Tennessee Connect reporter. Email liz.kellar@knoxnews.com.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Dolly Parton to attend Tennessee football vs Georgia game at Neyland
