Dolly Parton has finally received the COVID-19 vaccine that she helped to fund.The country music icon, 75, sang one of her most iconic hits with a timely twist as she received the Moderna jab.To the tune of Jolene, Parton sang: “Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I’m begging of you, please don’t hesitate.
Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, because once you’re dead, then that’s a bit too late.”Parton was previously praised for helping to fund the Moderna vaccine after she donated $1m (£716,000) to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University medical centre.Addressing fans before receiving the jab in the video, Parton said: “I’m so excited.