Keith Urban has shown his unadulterated love and reverence for Dolly Parton.
During the 2026 Musicians Hall of Fame induction in Nashville, Urban chatted with PEOPLE magazine, revealing that his heart is filled with respect for his co-inductee, Parton.
Articulating his thoughts about the 80-year-old American singer-songwriter and actress, the four-time Grammy winner said, “She’s just … fearless and a trailblazer and just such a one-of-one.”
He added, “And I think she continues to remind every artist that it’s just about expression and following your creative path and being fearless in it.”
Urban went on to note that Parton “is a perfect prime example of always trying something different. I never think of her as pushing the envelope. I think about her not letting anything get in the way of the envelope.”
For those unaware, the Golden Road crooner and the Jolene songstress were part of an iconic group of inductees at the 2026 edition of the Musicians Hall of Fame event.
It is pertinent to mention that stars included in the Hall of Fame are Nicky Hopkins (posthumously), George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Leland Sklar, The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, John Boylan, and Flow State collaborator Dann Huff.
On the professional front, Keith Urban is busy working on his 13th studio album, Flow State, which he will drop on June 12, 2026.