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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
'Sesame Street' stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For a 3 1/2-year-old, Elmo sure has sung a lot on "Sesame Street" with some of the best musicians in the world. But it wasn't until Thursday that the friendly red monster made his Grand Ole Opry debut, a country music rite of passage. The squeaky voiced singer's roots in the genre actually run pretty deep. Elmo helped ring in the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary this year by co-hosting with his 'Sesame Street' pal Abby Cadabby. Elmo, in a little blue cowboy hat and matching shirt, teamed up for a duet alongside Lauren Alaina, while Abby Cadabby sang with Tayla Lynn, the daughter of Loretta Lynn, the late country star who had visited "Sesame Street" herself. 'We sing all the time on 'Sesame Street,' but um, well, being able to sing in the home of country music is amazing!' Abby Cadabby told The Associated Press prior to their performance. The puppet pair shared the spotlight in Music City during a stop on the "Sesame Street" crew's Road Trip Across America this summer and fall, when the characters that kids have watched on TV for decades are heading to events such as professional baseball games, state fairs and corn mazes. Cookie Monster even served as the grand marshal at the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in Indiana, making a cookie crumb mess, as expected. Throughout the years, the "Sesame Street" gang has played and sung songs with some of country music's brightest stars, including Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgraves and more. Chris Stapleton stopped by Sesame Street in late July. Johnny Cash made multiple appearances. He won over Oscar the Grouch with his song, 'Nasty Dan,' about a mean guy who never laughed and was rumored to have never taken a bath. 'Wow, I'd like him,' Oscar the Grouch mused from his trash can. In their interview with AP, Elmo and Abby Cadabby said the Count always talks about Loretta Lynn. Elmo said Stapleton's song about the power of music was really great. 'Elmo got to wear his hat,' Elmo said of Stapleton. "It was a little big for Elmo, but that's OK. A really good time." Both of them were also dreaming big about singing with Dolly Parton. 'Elmo would love to do a duet with Miss Dolly Parton,' Elmo said. 'Maybe we could do 'Jolene' together. Come on Dolly! Call Elmo!' 'Yeah! Or 'Love is Like a Butterfly!'' Abby Cadabby added. 'Call us! We're available!' Elmo said. 'Sesame Street'debuted in 1969, and has helped generations of children learn, grow and be kind with characters like Bert, Ernie and Grover. Elmo wasn't officially Elmo, though, until 1980 in the 11th season. Before that, he was more of an extra used in some segments. He turns 3 1/2 years old on his birthday every February 3. Abby Cadabby is a 4-year-old fairy-in-training, and the Fairy Godmother's daughter. She came to Sesame Street in 2006. They also tossed out some ideas for new country songs. Elmo said he might write one about Rocco, the pet rock from Sesame Street. Abby Cadabby's idea was a little more complicated. 'A guitar-playing pickle picking in a pickle patch with a penguin eating pizza. Woo!' she said. 'Maybe I'll just sing about my friend Big Bird.' Elmo has also had play dates with his cousin Elmer, who spoke with a little twang, wore a bright green cowboy hat and played a guitar to lead them in the 'Rootin' Tootin' Hootin' Hollerin' Country Jamboree.' 'Elmo loves country music, too,' Elmo said. 'Elmo loves the fiddle. Elmo loves to hear the fiddle. And Elmo loves to say fiddle.'
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dolly Parton launches jewellery line inspired by hit song
Dolly Parton has released a jewellery collection inspired by her hit song I Will Always Love You. The country legend has created a second collection of vintage-style pieces with designer Kendra Scott and it's been revealed the range - which features designs based around butterflies and music notes - took inspiration from Dolly's 1973 track, which later became an international smash for Whitney Houston in the 1990s. Scott said in a statement: "Every piece in this collection is a reminder to lead with love, authenticity, and shine your light in the world, just like Dolly has always done. "Inspired by one of her most iconic songs, you'll find heart and butterfly motifs throughout this collection, representing everything Dolly stands for. "Dolly is a true icon that means so much to so many of us, and I am thrilled to pay homage to her hit song in this special way." The collection of 10 pieces features earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings with prices ranging from $85 to $298. A locket necklace featured in the line provides space for a picture of a loved one and is engraved with the line: "I will always love you". The designs are said to reflect themes in Dolly's music such as love and authenticity. Proceeds from the collection's sales will go towards to charity projects - the Kendra Scott Foundation's Yellow Library and Dolly's Imagination Library, which provide books for children. Dolly and Kendra's first collection was released last November and took inspiration from the singer's 1974 song Love is Like a Butterfly, which was released in the year of the jewellery designer's birth. Kendra said at the time: "It's hard to put into words what Dolly Parton means to me. She's the ultimate role model: a prime example of staying true to yourself, believing in the power of art and creativity, and giving back along the way. "I've admired and looked up to Dolly my whole life, and working with her has truly been a full circle, pinch-me moment. I've looked to her - as so many of us can and do - for inspiration, humor, and kindness. "This collection captures that beautifully and I'm so proud for fans to explore a jewelry collection that can live up to the absolutely singular Dolly Parton."
