The Late Late Show paid tribute to some of Ireland's most beloved country music stars but Tubridy's interview with the iconic Dolly Parton proved to be the standout moment.
After kicking off with a medley of famous country and western songs that featured Úna Healy, viewers were also treated to performances by the likes of Daniel O'Donnell and Nathan Carter.
However, in terms of Irish talent, the night was dedicated to the career of Philomena Begley and Sandy Kelly as they discussed the frustrations that COVID has caused their careers and why music is so important to them.
After being shown some cracking footage of Dolly Parton singing at Páidí Ó Sé's Pub in Kerry, viewers were eager to hear the Jolene singer chat with Tubridy, but they had to wait.
Given the fact that she was the biggest name on tonight's billing, it's understandable that she would be left last but plenty of people were growing quite impatient with the wait to see the beloved singer.
"Bloody hell bring on Dolly Parton already," "Please let Dolly be on soon," and "Oh ffs! Will ya bring on Dolly for the love of Jesus!" were just some of the comments made on social media in anticipation of her interview with Tubridy.
Having donated a sizeable amount to help research for the COVID vaccine and been a prominent supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, 2020 has been a year that once again demonstrated Parton's altruism and decency.
In terms of the conversation, the pair chatted bout her family background in Tennessee, what inspires her music, and why she feels her Irish fans appreciate her music more because they know what it's like to live in hardship.
Parton's statement to Tubridy that: "I look fake, but everything inside me is real” resonated with viewers, while another social media user hit the nail on the head by saying: "Whatever you think of country music, you can hardly deny that Dolly Parton is a bona fide legend."
When it comes to resonating with her fans, one viewer perfectly expressed why Parton's music still continues to find new fans. "Fallen in love with Dolly Parton all over again! She’s got me through exams, knockbacks, successes, setbacks, pregnancies, bereavement, divorce, starting again and single parenting," they said.
Fine Gael Minister for Special Education, Josepha Madigan, said the following about her classic hit, Nine To Five : "Dolly Parton was ahead of her time when she penned ‘Nine to Five’ about equal pay for women" Later in the discussion, the insight into her work and the pride that she continues to take from the Imagination Library continues to inspire.
In terms of a final statement, one viewer summarised the chat by saying: "Just watched Dolly Parton on RTE Late Late Show, such a lovely person. Great songwriter who writes from the heart. Great interview. Pure energy."
