During Parton’s appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the two music icons delivered an unforgettable performance of Parton’s classic hit, “9 to 5.” The duet showcased their reimagined version of the 1980 track, featured in the 2022 film “Still Working 9 to 5.”
The collaboration was met with enthusiasm from both Clarkson and Parton, as well as the delighted audience of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Clarkson shared the experience on Instagram, expressing, “Working 9 to 5 is way more fun with @dollyparton! 🎶 Tune in to the @kellyclarksonshow today! #Kellyoke.”
A behind-the-scenes video on the show’s YouTube account offered fans a glimpse into the making of this iconic duet. Initially, Clarkson had recorded a new rendition of “9 to 5,” but the legendary status of Parton’s version prompted them to merge the old and new renditions for an extraordinary performance. Clarkson couldn’t hide her excitement about singing alongside Parton.
The actual performance, uploaded in December 2022, lived up to expectations. The caption read, “In an extra special Kellyoke duet, Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton perform a reimagined version of ‘9 To 5’ with My Band Y’all!”
Fans expressed their joy and admiration for the collaboration in the comments. One person remarked, “A national treasure duetting with a national treasure. What a treat.” Another noted, “I love how Kelly harmonized and let Dolly shine through this performance, sure that she is fangirling over her.”
A third fan added, “Wow, I loved the arrangement they did with the reimagined and original one. Dolly still sings amazingly, and Kelly harmonized beautifully. What a good duet.”
