Watch Jack White pay tribute to Dolly Parton with rousing rendition of ‘Jolene’ live in London

Jack White paid tribute to Dolly Parton at his show in London last night by performing a rousing rendition of ‘Jolene’.

Watch below.

READ MORE: Dolly Parton, 1946-2026: the Queen of Country was a unifying force in a divided world The singer-songwriter took to the stage at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith last night (Tuesday August 25), shortly after the news of the country icon’s death, aged 80 .

White, who is currently out on a UK and Ireland tour , paid his respects early on in the set with his cover of Parton’s classic 1973 track ‘Jolene’.

According to Setlist.FM , the performance marked the first time the musician had played his version of the song since 2007.

His former band The White Stripes frequently covered ‘Jolene’ , and released their take as the B-side to their 2000 single ‘Hello Operator’.

A live recording of the cover appears on the duo’s 2004 live film Under Blackpool Lights .

View this post on Instagram Earlier, White shared an old black-and-white photograph of Parton on his Instagram page.

“Instant Sainthood,” he wrote in the caption, paying his respects to the legendary artist.

The White Stripes and White’s label, Third Man Records, also posted a joint tribute featuring the duo’s rendition of ‘Jolene’.

“Dolly’s legacy goes far beyond the music,” the message read.

“For decades, she’s used her voice, her success, and her heart to make a difference.

From the Imagination Library putting millions of books into children’s hands to supporting education, literacy, disaster relief, and communities in need.” It continued: “An incredible artist, philanthropist, advocate, and human being.

Thank you, Dolly, for a lifetime of giving back and making the world a little brighter.