Miss Iron County Shelby Springall Honors Dolly Parton With Show-Stopping Speed Painting Performance At Miss Utah 2026

Shelby Springall, the current Miss Iron County 2026, is gaining attention online after delivering a standout talent performance at the Miss Utah 2026 pageant that paid tribute to the Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton, in a very unique way.

Springall has quickly racked up the rave reviews from viewers after sharing a video of her speed painting skills, a talent that allowed her to combine artistry and country music into one unforgettable moment. Taking the stage in a hot pink rhinestone-covered jumpsuit, complete with silver fringe details and a pair of matching rhinestone cowboy boots, she fully embraced the glamorous spirit of Parton in her performance.

In a pre-recorded introduction, Springall explained that she would be creating a portrait by speed painting as a sped-up rendition of Parton’s iconic hit “9 to 5” played throughout the venue. As the music filled the room, she painted and danced along with the song, all while maintaining her focus and making sure not to crack under the pressure of the competition.

It was initially hard to determine what image she was bringing to life with what appeared to be just a series of black squiggly lines and a hot pink signature spray painted at the top to finish it off. The contestant really surprised the crowd with her talent when the song came to a close and she flipped the painting over to reveal a clear silhouette of Dolly Parton with her signature perfectly copied at the bottom.

The crowd cheered loudly, celebrating her skills as she took a bow and made her way off the stage.

@shelby__dawn MISS UTAH 2026 TALENT!! ✨💕Oh how i LOVE being a speed painter. There’s nothing like watching a blank canvas turn into something meaningful in just 90 SECONDS. I couldn’t go without honoring my fellow sparkly blonde gal, @Dolly Parton . 💎✨ #missamerica #missutah #speedpaint #dollyparton ♬ original sound – shelby.dawn

Springall reflected on the moment, writing, “Oh how I LOVE being a speed painter. There’s nothing like watching a blank canvas turn into something meaningful in just 90 SECONDS. I couldn’t go without honoring my fellow sparkly blonde gal, Dolly Parton.”

When an online user asked how she discovered she had this talent, Springall explained that she is a self-taught artist, but has taken inspiration and even learned a few tips from another TikTok user, @mypie.

“I saw her do her Michael speed painting, and just knew it was something that I had to learn!! So I reached out for some tips while i was learning and then proceeded to teach myself how!!”

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She also noted that Dolly Parton was the perfect figure for her to honor during the talent showcase as she knew she wanted to paint someone who embodied “kindness, generosity, and a little bit of sparkle.”

“As one sparkly blonde to another, this piece meant so much to me, and getting to bring it to life on the Miss Utah stage is a moment I’ll never forget,” she added.

Shelby Springall was crowned Miss Iron County 2025 on August 11, 2025, during the Iron County Fair. She went on to hold the title for the 2026 season before competing in the Miss Utah competition, which was held from June 18 through June 20.