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Maisie Peters Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at Reading Festival 2026

Maisie Peters paid a poignant tribute to Dolly Parton during her performance at Reading Festival 2026, delivering a moving rendition of the country icon’s 1977 classic, 'Here You Come Again'. The British singer-songwriter, who performed on the festival’s main stage, The Grid, dedicated the song to the music legend, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.

Maisie Peters at the 2026 Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 29, 2026 in Reading, England. (Photo by James Klug/Redferns)

The tribute served as a highlight of a set that showcased Peters' evolution as an artist. Alongside the Parton cover, she performed tracks from her latest album, Florescence, including 'Questions', 'Girl’s Just Flying', and 'My Regards'. These were balanced by established fan favorites such as 'Lost The Breakup', 'Body Better', 'Villain', and 'History Of Man'.

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Peters is among a wave of artists who have honored Parton’s enduring legacy in recent days. Other tributes have included Jack White performing 'Jolene' at a London show, Orville Peck covering 'I Will Always Love You', and the King’s Guard playing '9 To 5' outside Buckingham Palace. High-profile figures such as Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Eminem, and Elton John have also shared messages reflecting on Parton’s immense musical influence and philanthropic contributions.

Following her appearance at Reading, Peters is scheduled to perform at Leeds Festival tomorrow (August 30), with further dates planned in Mexico and Australia. She will conclude this chapter of her touring schedule with a highly anticipated debut headline show at The O2 in London on May 8, 2027.