Stars Reveal Their Favorite Dolly Parton Songs Ahead of CBS ‘Pet Gala’ Special (Exclusive)

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Everyone has a favorite Dolly Parton song — even the stars! We caught up with a few celebrities on the pink carpet during the taping of Dolly Parton's Pet Gala. In honor of the event, we asked the stars, such as Jane Lynch, to name their favorite Parton song to listen to (or sing).

We got a range of responses, varying from iconic classics like "I Will Always Love You" to deeper cuts from Parton's discography. Scroll to see their responses and listen to the tracks.

Iain Armitage - "Jolene"

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"I'm gonna say 'Jolene'" Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage said. "That's so basic, and I love all of her songs, so that's a cheap cop out." He added, "Dolly Parton is so wonderful."

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Jane Lynch - "I Will Always Love You"

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"'I Will Always Love You,' and I do sing with it, too," Jane Lynch told us. "It's not an easy song to sing, but I like it."

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Emily Ann Roberts - "Smokey Mountain Memories"

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"I really love her song 'Smokey Mountain Memories,' It's one of my favorites," The Voice alum Emilly Ann Roberts told us. "I grew up in East Tennessee, so the Smokey Mountains are near and dear to my heart. And just the way she storytells in that song; you can just hear her heart all over it. So I've always loved that one."

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Tanner Adell - "Applejack"

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"That (song) is actually how I learned to play the banjo," country music singer Tanner Adell said. "I listened to it, I watched her (Dolly) play it and then I'd play it again. So when I need a little pick me up, that's what I blast in my house, and I just run around with my banjo and play it with her."

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