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X’s and Oh-no’s: Elle King’s “Embarrassing” Opry Stunt

Elle King found herself in hot water after what fans call an “Embarrassing” performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
Naia Marie Loper, Co-Editor-In-Chief • February 8, 2024
Naia Marie Loper
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The Grand Ole Opry held a concert Jan. 19, 2024, to honor the 78th birthday of famed Country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton. Elle King was featured alongside other artists such as Tigirlily Gold and Ashley Monroe. 

King, famous for her bluesy, raspy singing style–as well as being the daughter of actor Rob Schneider, was self-reportedly highly inebriated and “Fucking, Hammered” at the event.

Many country music fans took to social media to “call out” King for not only what they felt was a disrespectful attitude toward Parton but also her use of strong language. Parents cited feeling disappointed, one mother even said she had to leave the show due to King’s language. 

Tiktoks also surfaced showing King saying: “Be honest, y’all paid money for this shit?” 

Tiktoker Country Minute provided another camera angle with more of King’s slurred speech. 

Country fans also pointed to her California upbringing. Tiktoker Ann[i]e called King a “Heaping rotten pile of nepo garbage” 

Twitter(X) users also expressed their displeasure. One user (@chitownguy) posted “You are a Disgusting POS!🖕🤡🐷 the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree #RobSchneider” 

Another user by the name of MakeupByDesign posted “Elle King disgraced one of the biggest legends of not just country, but the world. How dare you. #Mess.”

While Parton’s younger sister Stella, was alleged to have “Slammed” King in a response, there has yet to be any evidence showing a conclusive response to the debacle. King has also yet to make a statement at this time.

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Naia Marie Loper
Naia Marie Loper, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Meet Naia Loper (she/her), a Mississippi native and a Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Delta Statement. She is a poet who is working towards a Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies. Passionate and fiercely creative, she is unafraid to discuss whatever bold subject captures her attention. Genres she enjoys to read as well as write. Her favorite styles of writing include southern gothic and stream of consciousness. Her taste in music is wide ranging and nothing short of "bizarre," though Emo will always have a special place in her heart. Naia is an animal lover through and through, with special affection for cats and their abilities to set firm boundaries for themselves.