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Dolly Parton reflects on her nearly 60-year marriage to her late husband Carl Dean, highlighting their shared love of privacy and his loner personality as key to their compatibility, and discusses her coping with his death.
Dolly Parton was surprised but pleased by Beyoncé's bold and aggressive lyrical changes to her classic song "Jolene," which were featured on the Cowboy Carter album. Parton appreciated the new interpretation and introduced Beyoncé's version with a playful message.
Dolly Parton expressed her admiration for Beyoncé's new take on her song "Jolene" from the album "Cowboy Carter," praising Beyoncé's boldness and creativity. Dolly mentioned their mutual appreciation through flowers and notes and expressed interest in performing "Jolene" with Beyoncé at the 2025 Grammys if the album gets nominated.
Dolly Parton praised Beyoncé's bold rendition of "Jolene" on her country album "Cowboy Carter," expressing admiration for the unique take and overall album. Parton also hinted at a potential Grammy performance collaboration and shared their mutual appreciation through flowers and notes.
Dolly Parton praised Beyoncé's bold rendition of her classic song "Jolene" on Beyoncé's country album "Cowboy Carter." Parton appreciated the new lyrics and Beyoncé's unique take on the song, expressing pride in the album and their collaborative efforts. She also mentioned the possibility of performing "Jolene" with Beyoncé at the 2025 Grammys if the album gets nominated.
Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" has propelled her into the country music scene, with her rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" debuting at No. 56 on the Country Airplay chart, marking her second song to land on the chart. Despite her previous single "Texas Hold 'Em" sliding to No. 37, Beyoncé's impact on the country music charts has doubled her total number of hits on the genre-specific tally, solidifying her success in the country music genre.
Megyn Kelly criticized Beyoncé's version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," stating that it misses the mark on empowerment by changing the original vulnerable narrative to one of aggression and threats. Kelly expressed concern about the modern definition of a strong woman and the pressure to embody a tough, emotionless persona, arguing that vulnerability and softness should not be seen as non-feminine. She disagreed with Beyoncé's portrayal of empowerment and suggested that the new version of the song conveys an entirely different message.
Joy Behar prefers Beyoncé's cover of "Jolene" over Dolly Parton's original, calling the latter "anti-feminist." Beyoncé's reimagined version features changed lyrics and a warning to Jolene. Despite Behar's comments, Dolly Parton has expressed approval of Beyoncé's rendition and even makes an appearance on the album. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album, which includes the cover, has received praise from fans and critics, providing a much-needed revival for country music.
Beyoncé revealed at the iHeartRadio Music Awards that Stevie Wonder played harmonica on her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” from her new album “Cowboy Carter,” thanking him for inspiring her and making a way for all artists. She also emphasized the importance of innovation in her speech, dedicating the award to innovators and pioneers in the music industry. The album, released in March, features collaborations with various artists including Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Willie Nelson.
Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" has shattered multiple records within 24 hours of its release, surpassing her previous album "Renaissance." The album features hits like "Jolene" and includes duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone. It has achieved unprecedented milestones on streaming platforms, topping charts and receiving critical acclaim, making it the most acclaimed album of 2024. Despite rumors, Taylor Swift is not featured on the album, but Miley Cyrus is.
Dolly Parton expressed her desire for Beyoncé to cover her song "Jolene," and Beyoncé fulfilled the wish by including a version of the hit on her "Renaissance" sequel, "Act 11: Cowboy Carter." Beyoncé put her own spin on the lyrics, changing "I'm beggin' of you, please don't take my man" to "I'm warning you, don't come for my man." The updated lyrics reflect a strong and assertive message, and the song is introduced by Dolly Parton herself.
Beyoncé has released a new album, "Cowboy Carter," featuring a cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" with altered lyrics and song structure, fulfilling Parton's earlier hint. The album also includes a duet with Tanner Adell on a rendition of the Beatles' "Blackbird" and interpolations of songs by the Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra, and Fleetwood Mac. Parton makes two cameos on the record and has referenced the "Jolene" cover on social media. Beyoncé explained that the album was inspired by an incident where she didn't feel welcomed, likely referring to a controversial performance at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards.
Dolly Parton expresses support for Beyoncé's upcoming album "Cowboy Carter," which is rumored to include a cover of Parton's iconic song "Jolene." Parton encourages fans to listen to her original version while waiting for Beyoncé's release. The tracklist for the album includes 27 songs, with references to other country music legends like Willie Nelson and Linda Martell. Parton previously hinted at Beyoncé recording "Jolene" for her country album and expressed admiration for the singer. Cowboy Carter is set to release on March 29.
Dolly Parton believes Beyoncé may have recorded a cover of her classic song "Jolene" for her upcoming country album "Act 2," expressing excitement and support for Beyoncé's venture into country music, and noting that the two have exchanged messages over the years. Beyoncé's "Act 2" is set for release on March 29.
Dolly Parton surprises fans by adding two bonus tracks, including a new rendition of her classic song "Jolene" featuring Måneskin, to the expanded version of her rock album "Rockstar." The album, inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, features collaborations with various artists, including Elton John, Debbie Harry, Sting, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr.