he mix-up happened while the network covered the sad news of Parton’s death. The photo used was from Vohnn’s appearance at the red-carpet premiere of the film Song Sung Blue in 2025

CNN apologized to the family of Dolly Parton after incorrectly showing a photo on the air of a Dolly Parton tribute artist instead of the famed country singer herself.

CNN aired a photo of someone who was not legendary music star Dolly Parton during its coverage of her death, later apologizing to her family.