Thanksgiving witnessed a resounding victory for the Dallas Cowboys over the Washington Commanders, but it was Dolly Parton's show-stopping halftime performance that truly stole the spotlight.

1.Thanksgiving this year featured a rock 'n' roll touch by Dolly Parton with her latest album, Rockstar.

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2.Parton's electrifying performance occurred at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as part of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders.

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3.Parton opened the halftime show with "Jolene" and smoothly transitioned to "9 to 5," concluding with a rendition of Queen's "We Are the Champions."

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4.Announced as the Thanksgiving Day game halftime performer a month earlier, Parton expressed gratitude for the partnership with The Salvation Army, emphasizing the Red Kettles as a symbol of hope and encouraging contributions for those facing challenges.

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5.Dolly Parton's Rockstar album, released on November 17, showcases a 30-track collection, including covers, original songs, and collaborations with artists like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Pink, Brandi Carlile, Melissa Etheridge, and Sting.

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6.Ahead of the album launch, Parton released her rendition of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball," a duet with her goddaughter.

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7.In an Instagram video, Parton shared her emotional connection to "Wrecking Ball," comparing it to her reaction to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You."

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8.Cyrus celebrated their collaboration, declaring them "ROCKSTARS" and expressing excitement about sharing the record with everyone.

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