08/26/2026
What connects Dolly Parton’s extraordinary musical legacy to a historic pink hotel in the heart of Tucson? More than you might imagine.
Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Tucson native Linda Ronstadt created one of country music’s most beloved collaborations: Trio - three unmistakable voices meeting in perfect harmony.
Years later, that shared musical thread wound its way back to Linda’s hometown. In 1999, Linda and Emmylou returned to the desert to record their acclaimed duet album, Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions. Recording as a duo rather than with their longtime Trio collaborator Dolly, Linda and Emmylou affectionately joked that they were “Trio Minus One.”
To capture the intimacy of the music, they bypassed a traditional studio and recorded here at the Arizona Inn. It was a fitting choice for a place Linda has fondly called her “favorite hotel in the world.”
As the world remembers Dolly Parton, we find ourselves thinking about the extraordinary friendships behind the music and the quiet places where creativity, conversation, and history have gathered over the years.
To Linda, we send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear friend and musical sister. Tucson is thinking of you.
Some voices become part of our lives. Some harmonies never really leave us.
Rest in peace, Dolly. Thank you for the music.
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