If you were to choose two female artists on the opposite ends of the musical spectrum, it wouldn’t be a reach to say Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle. Parton made a name for herself in the country music world long before “crossover artists” diluted the twangy sound of country music to more resemble pop. And …
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‘Beyoncé kinda gagged y’all’: Fans are reacting to Beyoncé’s new cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene,’ and the memes won’t stop
ICYMI—which, um, how?!—Beyoncé released her new album, ‘COWBOY CARTER,’ this past week, and it’s got everyone who listens yee-hawing. One of the stand-out tracks upon the record’s release was a cover of Dolly Parton’s iconic song, “Jolene.” Still, to call it a cover feels disingenuous, because it’s more like a modern reimagining of the tale …
Dolly Parton Had Hoped That Beyoncé Would Cover ‘Jolene’ Years Ago And It Would ‘Be Killer’
Dolly Parton apparently knew two years ago that a collaboration with Beyoncé was in the card. Even more specifically, she appeared on The Daily Show to chat with Trevor Noah and dished about how she’d love to hear the icon’s spin of her song “Jolene.” Noah had asked the question because he had heard it …
How Are Beyoncé’s ‘Jolene’ And Dolly Parton’s Original Version Different?
Beyoncé’s highly anticipated new album Cowboy Carter is out now, and one of the most talked-about tracks early on is Bey’s new rendition of the Dolly Parton classic “Jolene.” Notably, Beyoncé took some creative liberties with the song that represent a significant transformation. How Are Beyoncé’s “Jolene” And Dolly Parton’s Original Version Different? Here are …
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Beyoncé Reimagines Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ As A Warning Message To A Trifling Woman
On her newest album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé takes on a country classic. Following much buzz, Cowboy Carter features a new version of Dolly Parton’s iconic anthem, “Jolene.” But this time, the Queen Bey ain’t messing around. Bey’s version of “Jolene” features some notable lyric chance, warning a trifling woman to stay away from her man. …
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tracklist Brings Dolly Parton And Willie Nelson To The Rodeo
Getty Image Things are about to get real, as we’re just days away from the March 29 release date of Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter. In the lead-up, fans have been clamoring for details about the project, and today (March 27), Beyoncé revealed some big ones by unveiling the tracklist. The tracklist, as presented on …
From Keanu Reeves To Dolly Parton: Here's What 46 Years Old Looks Like On 65 Different Celebrities
Every day Gen Z makes me feel *that* much older. View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/celebs-at-46
A new viral R&B version of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' is such a beautiful mood setter
As Rolling Stone announced that Beyoncé just became the first Black woman artist to have a song hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, let’s keep the celebration of Black women busting through barriers in the genre going, why not? Singer/songwriter and producer NYA, aka @nya.w0rld on TikTok, has given her followers all …
What Did Elle King Do to Dolly Parton? Dolly Forgave Her
Dolly Parton wanted to quell some of the online backlash against Elle King for her inebriated performance at the Grand Old Opry. Source: Getty Images As she has aged, Dolly Parton has only become a more beloved figure to many Americans. It’s fitting, then, that the Grand Ole Opry would want to pay tribute to …
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Dolly Parton Had A Gracious Response (Of Course) To Elle King’s Controversial ‘Hammered’ Tribute Concert Moment
Getty Image Last month, the Grand Ole Opry hosted a Dolly Parton tribute concert, and the event made headlines for Elle King’s time on stage. While attempting to cover “Marry Me,” King said, “I don’t know the lyrics to these things in this f*cking town, Don’t tell Dolly ’cause it’s her birthday. […] I’m not …
Elle King Was ‘F*cking Hammered’ (Her Words) At A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert And The Venue Apologized After That Didn’t Go Well
Getty Image Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday on January 19, so to celebrate, the Grand Ole Opry hosted a tribute concert, dubbed “Opry Goes Dolly,” at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for that night. When it came time for Elle King to take the stage, though, trouble ensued. As Consequence notes, things when wrong with King …
It’s Dolly Parton’s Birthday, So The Legend Released 9 Bonus Tracks On A New ‘Rockstar’ Deluxe Edition
Vijat Mohindra Dolly Parton’s first go at a rock album, Rockstar, was already pretty long, clocking in at 30 tracks. Now, in celebration of her birthday today (January 19), Parton has released a deluxe edition that adds nine more songs. Five of the bonus tracks appeared on digital and limited edition versions of the album, …