Harry Styles took a moment to honor the late Dolly Parton during the opening night of his Together, Together residency at Madison Square Garden on August 26. The country music legend had passed away just one day earlier, on August 25, following a brief battle with cancer.
Addressing the audience toward the end of the show, the “American Girls” singer shared his appreciation for his band and the musicians who have influenced his career. Styles then raised his arm in a semi-salute and declared, “We love you, Dolly.” Following the tribute, he stepped into the shadows as Parton’s iconic recording of “I Will Always Love You” played throughout the arena. The moment resonated deeply, pairing poignantly with the performance of his own breakthrough hit, “Sign of the Times.”
The residency, which consists of a 30-show stint at the venue, marks a significant return to the city for the Grammy winner. Reflecting on the atmosphere of New York, Styles admitted that the city often operates at a higher frequency than he does. “At times, I find it quite a lot. But for that reason, I’ve always loved performing there so much. You really feel the city during the show, this swelling of energy,” he noted.
Styles emphasized that he is fully aware that the unique energy of his performances extends well beyond the songs and the tour itself. He expressed a desire to be present in the moment, noting that he spends more time during these shows simply taking in the crowd’s reaction.
Regarding the scale of his residency, the singer credited his fanbase for the opportunity. “It’s like, ‘You did this more than I did,’ in a lot of ways. I can show up and play as many times as people buy tickets for,” Styles said. He concluded that his commitment to performing so many shows in New York is entirely a result of his fans’ support. The report also notes that harry Styles gave credit where credit was due. The report also notes that styles joined the parade of A-listers who have paid their respects to the “Jolene” singer in recent days. The report also notes that styles added, “I’m not going to do this forever.