Brandi Carlile says Dolly Parton 'took a risk' accepting gay artists like her

This story originally appeared on Them . In a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton, who died today at age 80, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile said that she had “felt her leaving all week” and had been “asking folks to pray every day,” proceeding to share a series of touching thoughts on faith and LGBTQ+ inclusion. “She took my face in her hands and prayed over me once,” Carlile, who…