GRC graduate Caleb Crosby​​ has had no shortage of opportunities in the music industry.

Selling out Madison Square Garden with ACDC, his band’s first European Stadium performance in Lisbon, Portugal, his drum solo in Iceland while opening for Guns N’ Roses, playing alongside Chris Cornell at AT&T Stadium, and so much more.

But this Thanksgiving day might be the biggest of all: performing with the one and only Dolly Parton.

Caleb was previously featured playing drums alongside Dolly at the 2023 CMA Awards where she released her single World on Fire. Now, he has the opportunity to play with her again on Thanksgiving to feature her new album, Rockstar.

Caleb agrees that this opportunity ranks at the top among his many adventures as a drummer. 

“I’ve been so fortunate to have some incredible experiences over the years,” he says, “but this particular one is without a doubt at the top.”

As they say in Texas, “Go big, or go home!”

You can find Caleb, and Dolly, at the Dallas Cowboys’ halftime performance on CBS with a 4:30 EST kickoff. Caleb said the set includes a “fun mix of classic Dolly and new songs” from Rockstar. 

Between the turkey and rolls, it’s also a great day to watch football. As Caleb points out, “Dolly and football means you can’t lose!”

Don’t let all the sparkle affect what you think of Mrs. Parton. Behind the rhinestones, the hair, and the international fame, Dolly is still down to earth, according to Caleb. 

“She is exactly how anyone would dream her to be — kind, gracious and extremely hilarious,” explains Caleb. “She instantly lights up the room when she walks in.”

After being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly wanted to express her inner rockstar. With a combination of her albums throughout the years, all ages will enjoy the show. 

Caleb’s mom and Smoke Signals adviser Shanda Crosby expresses how hard he has worked for his successful music career that is constantly growing. 

“I can say a lot of great things about Caleb, but one is that he has always worked hard at perfecting his craft,” said Mrs. Crosby. “When he was younger he would practice the drums literally every day for hours upon hours and it has paid off. He obviously has musical talent, but he also puts in tons of work that has resulted in opportunities most people would never have in their lifetime.”