Why does Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' end 'Priscilla,' about Elvis' ex-wife?

Sofia Coppola's biopic "Priscilla" features a diverse soundtrack but lacks Elvis Presley's music due to restrictions from Elvis Presley Enterprises.

[{"selector":"#anim-761b6b9a-6c12-4139-9de3-2c89d5617a90","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76b5e628-7738-44b2-8dbe-2a272d4c0673","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-106.57534%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Dolly Parton's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" concludes the film, adding depth and emotion to the story of Priscilla Presley.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e98895f5-1f22-4c9a-b5fb-5f41471e8da5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-29caed79-1c56-4347-baad-dd3253be342b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-106.57534%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Parton's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" serves as a poignant tribute to the resilience and strength of Priscilla Presley.

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[{"selector":"#anim-0fbbc882-2754-40bc-95de-8ca45bd92568","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-236d6869-c3fd-4aee-bdad-019aee90a257","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-106.84931%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] By featuring Parton's rendition, "Priscilla" pays homage to the enduring legacy of both Priscilla Presley and Dolly Parton in popular culture.