Kacey Musgraves covers Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ in Boston
Kacey Musgraves honored Dolly Parton at TD Garden with ‘Rainbow’ and a cover of the 1977 hit. Clips were shared on Instagram.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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Kacey Musgraves’ Dolly Parton Boston tribute brought two songs together at TD Garden on Friday, Aug. 28: her own “Rainbow,” followed by Parton’s “Here You Come Again.” Musgraves dedicated the performances to Parton, according to Billboard and Rolling Stone.
Photos of Parton appeared on the venue screens as Musgraves led the audience through “Rainbow,” the closing track from her 2018 album Golden Hour, Billboard reported. She then performed “Here You Come Again,” Parton’s 1977 hit.
Musgraves said Parton’s legacy extended beyond awards and music, praising her as someone who looked out for other people and for underdogs, according to Billboard. She invited the crowd to sing “Rainbow” in Parton’s memory.
Where can viewers find Kacey Musgraves’ Dolly Parton tribute in Boston?
Billboard linked to two Instagram Reels described as clips Musgraves shared from the Boston show, including footage of the “Rainbow” dedication and “Here You Come Again” cover. Rolling Stone also embedded Instagram posts featuring the performances.
The pairing had personal history. At the 2019 Grammy Awards, Musgraves performed “Rainbow” before later joining Parton and Katy Perry for “Here You Come Again” in a tribute segment, Rolling Stone and Billboard reported.
What is the history of ‘Here You Come Again’?
“Here You Come Again” is the title track of Parton’s 1977 studio album. The song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, according to Billboard.
Musgraves’ Boston performance followed the same sequence used around the 2019 Grammys: first “Rainbow,” then Parton’s pop-country crossover favorite. This time, the two-song moment served as a memorial tribute.
This story draws on original reporting from Rolling Stone.