Dolly Parton sparks collab rumors with Taylor Swift, leaves Internet wondering if 'Debut TV is coming'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Swifties are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of a collaboration between Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift after a subtle yet significant move by the country legend.

Parton recently started following Swift on Instagram, igniting speculation that the two icons might team up for Taylor's Version of Swift's self-titled 2006 debut album.

Fans react to speculation of Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift teaming up

Fans took to social media to theorize about the potential partnership, with one fan on X (formerly Twitter) asking, “Could this be a sign of a potential collaboration?” alongside a screenshot of Dolly’s followed accounts.

Thereafter, the idea of a Dolly-Taylor collaboration has sent Swifties into overdrive.

One fan shared, "Why not? A featuring on Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) would be welcome."

Another wrote, "DEBUT TV IS COMING."

A different viewer pointed out, "Omg guys what if debut tv comes first in 2025 and then rep comes later that year."

A follower commented, "It’s been a long time coming omg."

One opinion stated, "I smell a debut sing collab."

Another individual observed, "Debut is slowly coming out of the vault."

As someone added, "Country Taylor is coming back."

With Taylor’s Version projects consistently featuring surprise collaborations, fans are hopeful that Dolly’s involvement could bring a unique touch to Swift’s re-recordings.

Dolly Parton's past praise for Taylor Swift

Dolly Parton has previously expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift’s artistry.

At Billboard's 2020 Women in Music event, where she received the Hitmaker Award, Parton acknowledged the brilliance of female songwriters, including Swift.

“All of the wonderful women in show business that write all of these wonderful songs… and this day in time, of course, Taylor Swift, she’s just right up there, probably number one,” Parton said, giving a nod to Swift alongside legends like Loretta Lynn and Cindy Walker.

"Cindy Walker, who wrote some of the greatest songs ever and of course Loretta Lynn, wonderful wonderful songwriter," Parton said and added, "And this day in time, of course, Taylor Swift, she's just right up there, probably number one."

She continued: "I think it's so important that we acknowledge the women that write and sing in country music. And I think it's also very important that they take control of their own business."

It wasn't Parton alone, but Swift also gushed over her during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in November 2023.

"Dolly is a force of evolution and transformation in our industry, but she does it with such playful levity it almost looks effortless," the pop star told the outlet. 

Swift added: "Her sense of humor and mischief are easily my favorite things about her, because I think it forces the world to reconcile that a woman can be a serious artist and writer who also has raucous fun with it, can make people laugh and be in on every joke."

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