Elle King Postpones a Month of Shows After ‘Hammered’ Opry Fiasco

After facing intense backlash for botched lyrics and swearing during a tribute to Dolly Parton at an iconic Nashville theater, Elle King on Thursday postponed a month’s worth of shows across Texas and the midwest.

The singer came under fire from fans after an expletive-riddled performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry meant to honor the legendary country singer Parton. In a rendition of Parton’s song “Marry Me,” King told the audience that she was “fucking hammered,” and riled them up by saying, “You bought tickets to this shit. You ain’t getting your money back.”

The debacle prompted the Grand Ole Opry to apologize for King’s behavior, although some upset fans said they wanted the singer herself to be held accountable.

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