Elle King is back in action and ready to put her previous mishap behind her. The singer took the stage in Arizona for the first time since her embarrassing incident at the Grand Ole Opry, where she performed while intoxicated during a night celebrating Dolly Parton’s birthday.
In footage obtained by TMZ, Elle is seen performing at the Extra Innings Festival in Tempe, AZ, where she appeared to be in control and focused. Fans noticed that she kept a bottled water within arms reach all night and took several swigs of it during her set, a stark contrast to her previous performance at the Opry where she was visibly drunk.
During her last appearance at the Opry, Elle forgot the words to one of Dolly’s songs, and instead of gracefully recovering, she made up nonsense lyrics and lashed out at the audience. Despite the negative attention she received, Dolly Parton herself came to Elle’s defense, calling her a great girl who just had a bit too much to drink and urged fans to forgive and forget.
Since the incident, Elle has been out of the public eye, but her performance in Arizona showed that she is ready to move on and get back to what she does best – performing. While she did not make any reference to the Dolly disaster during her show, Elle did sing songs about drinking, a common theme in country music.
Overall, Elle’s performance in Arizona was a success, and she proved that she can put on a great show without any alcohol-induced mishaps. It seems that Dolly was right in her assessment of Elle, and the singer is grateful for the support she has received. With her return to the stage, Elle is ready to leave the past behind and focus on her music career moving forward.
