<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Singer <a title="Elle King" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/rocker-elle-king-announces-tour-to-support-country-debut/">Elle King</a> took the stage at <a title="the Grand Ole Opry" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the Grand Ole Opry</a> for a Dolly Parton tribute on Friday, admitting to the crowd she was hammered before botching the words to a Parton song. The expletive-laden performance, which occurred on Parton&#8217;s birthday, was criticized by audience members and prompted an apology from the venue. ;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://countrymusicnewsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/Elle-King-Hammered.webp" alt="Elle King Drunk at the Opry" class="wp-image-40190"/></figure>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, the famed Nashville music venue replied to an angry audience member who complained about King. &#8220;Hi Judas, we deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night&#8217;s second Opry performance,&#8221; the tweet reads.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What are your thoughts? Should Elle gt banned from <a title="the Opry" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the Opry</a>? Check back with us as we wait for an official statement from the hallowed hall.</p>