Country music icon Dolly Parton has ignited a firestorm across social media after publicly announcing that she plans to boycott the Super Bowl if Bad Bunny remains scheduled to perform at the upcoming halftime show.
In a statement that stunned both fans and industry insiders, the 78-year-old legend said she would instead lend her talents to Turning Point USA’s “All-American Celebration” in honor of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
“I’m an American,” Dolly reportedly said. “I’d rather be part of something All-American than the circus the NFL has turned into.”
Her remarks quickly divided the internet, with thousands of fans flooding social media to voice their reactions. Some praised her for “standing her ground” and defending traditional American values, while others criticized the move as “politically charged” and “out of character” for the usually apolitical singer known for her warmth and unity.
Within hours, hashtags like #BoycottSuperBowl and #WeStandWithDolly began trending on X (formerly Twitter), alongside memes, fan tributes, and heated debates over whether entertainers should mix music and politics.
Neither the NFL nor Bad Bunny’s representatives have responded publicly to the comments, but entertainment analysts say Dolly’s statement could place renewed attention on the growing cultural divide surrounding the Super Bowl’s halftime programming.
For now, one thing is clear: Dolly Parton, even after more than six decades in the spotlight, still has the power to make America stop, listen, and talk — proving once again that when she speaks, the world takes notice.