Dolly Parton Gifts Guitar To Texas Drag Queen/Activist

The Messenger reports:

Dolly Parton paid a debt of gratitude to a fellow big-haired, blonde icon doing important political work in the state of Texas. The country music legend sent a custom guitar to drag performer Brigitte Bandit, who has been a fierce advocate for the rights of drag queens and queer youth in her home state.

“Never did I ever imagine I’d be sent a custom rhinestoned guitar signed by Dolly herself to me after seeing the work I’ve done this year,” Brigitte showed off on Instagram. “I love you @dollyparton thank you so much for helping me find my strength in femininity and kindness ”

Austin’s NBC affiliate reports:

Bandit took several trips to the statehouse during the regular legislative session in 2023 to testify against a number of bills, including those aimed at limiting who could see drag performances and creating consequences for public libraries that host drag story time events for children.

She eventually joined several other plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the state over the performance law, which led to a federal judge issuing a permanent injunction in September. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal that ruling.

Those political fights came with darker, more challenging periods for Bandit, but she said receiving a gift personally from Dolly Parton is a moment worth celebrating. She added it’s helping to propel her into what’s to come in 2024.

 

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