Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton sitting together on a talk show stage.
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Kelly Clarkson And Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' Duet Goes Viral Again

Fans are revisiting the emotional talk show moment where the country icon and pop diva joined forces on the legendary track.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

A memorable television moment featuring two of music's biggest powerhouses is experiencing a massive new surge of attention online. Social media feeds are currently flooding with a resurfaced video clip from *The Kelly Clarkson Show*, where host Kelly Clarkson welcomed country music royalty Dolly Parton to her set for an unforgettable talk show appearance. During the segment, the duo shared stories before harmonizing on Parton's legendary ballad, "I Will Always Love You." The viral footage, which originally aired during the fourth season of Clarkson's daytime talk series, captures an intimate interaction between the two vocal powerhouses. The clip has struck a major chord with viewers across social platforms, prompting thousands of fans to rewatch and share the emotional television moment.

Did Dolly Parton write I Will Always Love You?

Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton sitting together on a talk show stage.
Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton sitting together on a talk show stage.

During the resurfaced talk show segment, Parton treated Clarkson and the studio audience to the fascinating backstory behind her world-famous 1973 composition. According to reports detailing the conversation, the country icon recounted the exact moment Hollywood star Kevin Costner and the filmmakers behind the 1992 romantic thriller *The Bodyguard* approached her about using the song for their soundtrack. Parton also shared her vivid memory of hearing Whitney Houston’s legendary pop cover for the very first time. She recalled driving alone in her car when Houston’s earth-shattering vocals suddenly roared through her radio speakers. Parton admitted she was completely floored by the soul-stirring arrangement, instantly realizing that Houston had turned the country track into a global pop phenomenon.

Where to watch Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton singing together The highlight of the resurfaced clip comes when Clarkson and Parton spontaneously break into song right from their seats on the studio couch. Delivering a stripped-down duet version of the classic track, Clarkson’s rich, soulful belt combined seamlessly with Parton’s unmistakable vibrato, creating an goosebump-inducing moment that left daytime viewers mesmerized. In the wake of the clip resurfacing, fans have flooded comment sections to praise the deep mutual admiration between the *American Idol* winner and the Dollywood founder. Online commentators continue to circulate the video as a testament to the timeless power of the song and the extraordinary magic that occurs whenever these two legendary vocalists unite.

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When did Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson sing together?
Dolly Parton appeared on Season 4 of The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she and host Kelly Clarkson sang a duet of 'I Will Always Love You' together on set.
Who originally wrote the song I Will Always Love You?
Dolly Parton wrote and originally recorded 'I Will Always Love You' in 1973 as a country track before Whitney Houston recorded her iconic pop cover in 1992 for The Bodyguard soundtrack.