At Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance, fans witnessed a deeply emotional moment when country music legend Dolly Parton appeared on screen with a heartfelt video message. The occasion was a tribute show celebrating Osbourne’s retirement from the stage, and emotions ran high as rock and metal royalty gathered to honor the Prince of Darkness.
Dolly, who recently collaborated with Ozzy on her rock album Rockstar, appeared wearing a black and silver outfit, fitting the metal mood. Her message was both tender and powerful—she praised Ozzy for his legendary career, thanked him for inspiring generations of musicians, and expressed her deep admiration for his resilience and artistry. She called their collaboration a highlight of her career and wished him peace, health, and happiness in his next chapter.
As her video played on the arena screens, the crowd cheered and some even shed tears, moved by the unlikely but touching friendship between the country queen and the metal icon.
“Ozzy, you’ve scared the devil, out-sung the angels, and given us all one hell of a ride,” Parton said with a grin. “Now go enjoy retirement—just don’t bite the head off anything unless it’s chocolate!”
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The moment perfectly captured the spirit of the night: a celebration of legacy, unity across genres, and genuine respect between musical legends.