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Hannah Harper<\/strong> brought a little Dolly Parton<\/a> flair to Dollywood<\/a> with a performance of \u201c9 to 5\u201d \u2014 and her outfit was part of the tribute.<\/p>\n The American Idol<\/em><\/a> winner wore a colorful dress inspired by Parton\u2019s \u201cCoat of Many Colors\u201d as she sang the country icon\u2019s 1980 hit at the Tennessee theme park.<\/p>\n For Harper, the performance was a chance to honor the woman she credits with paving the way for so many women in country music.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat an honor it was<\/a> to stand on a stage at Dollywood and pay tribute to a woman who has paved the way for so many of us in country music,\u201d Harper told the crowd<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/em> <\/b>Hannah Harper’s ‘String Cheese’ Tour Comes Full Circle [EXCLUSIVE]<\/a><\/p>\n She also praised Parton for staying true to her roots while building an extraordinary career.<\/p>\n Dolly has always been living proof that you can hold tight to your roots and still dream bigger than the mountains you came from. Getting to sing \u20189 to 5\u2019 in a place so special to her was just the icing on the cake!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Released in 1980, \u201c9 to 5\u201d turned the daily grind into a singalong, pairing its catchy melody with lyrics about the frustrations of working life<\/a>. More than four decades later, it\u2019s still one of those songs people recognize the second the music kicks in.<\/p>\n Harper certainly sees the magic in it, adding, \u201cIt\u2019s one of those songs<\/a> that everybody knows, and I don\u2019t care who you are, when that music starts playing, you can\u2019t help but smile and sing along!\u201d<\/p>\n The \u201c9 to 5\u201d release follows Harper\u2019s recent single \u201cHold Your Horses,\u201d an honest, witty take on marriage and relationships.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Dolly Parton Tribute Concert: Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley + More Honor the Country Legend [WATCH]<\/a><\/p>\n She\u2019s also got some big stages ahead. Next month, Harper will make her Ryman Auditorium debut while supporting Lauren Alaina<\/a>.<\/p>\n After singing one of Parton\u2019s signature songs<\/a> at Dollywood in a dress inspired by another of the legend\u2019s classics, Harper has a pretty memorable moment to add to her own country music journey.<\/p>\n Check out these photos from Old Dollywood early days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Nicole Taylor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHannah Harper Covers Dolly Parton\u2019s \u20189 to 5\u2019 at Dollywood<\/h3>\n
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