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Dolly Parton Admits Beyonce Was ‘Very Bold’ to Put Her Own Spin on ‘Jolene’

Dolly Parton admitted that Beyonce was ‘very bold’ to change the lyrics and meaning of ‘Jolene’ when she covered the track on her Cowboy Carter album.

Get back to the Two months after Beyoncé released her version of “Jolene” on her Cowboy Carter album, Dolly Parton admitted it was “very bold” for her to put her own spin on the classic song. While Dolly seemed to think Jolene was a threat in her version, Beyoncé made it clear she wasn’t intimidated by the other woman in the 2024 track. Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesNot only did Beyoncé enlist Dolly to be featured on her latest album, but she also worked with fellow musicians including Willie Nelson, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus to create the tracks.

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