CNN issued an apology following an error during its coverage of Dolly Parton’s death. The network mistakenly aired a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator, Kelly Vohnn, instead of the late icon during a segment. Dolly Parton passed away at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, leaving fans worldwide mourning her loss.

During the Tuesday airing of ‘Laura Coates Live,’ a montage of photos was displayed while CNN correspondent Shimon Prokupecz reported live from Nashville. Among these images was an unexpected photo of Kelly Vohnn, known for her tribute acts, attending a previous screening of ‘Song Sung Blue.’ This film features a real-life tribute band for Neil Diamond and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.

In response to the mix-up, a CNN spokesperson expressed regret, stating, “We regret the error and apologize to the Parton family.” Vohnn also shared her experience with the New York Post, describing the situation as “weird.” She mentioned receiving numerous messages from friends who saw her on CNN. Vohnn conveyed her apologies to both Parton and CNN, acknowledging the inappropriateness of the image used.

For further insights into Dolly Parton’s life, one can look at her journey from humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to becoming a country music legend.

Joseph A. Wulfsohn, a media reporter for Fox News Digital, covered this story. He can be reached for tips at [email protected] or via Twitter: @JosephWulfsohn.