The queen of country called Beyonce’s rendition of her hit song ‘bold’

Dolly Parton in 2023 / Beyoncé in 2023Jason Kempin/Getty Images for American Greetings ; Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal

In March, country music welcomed a famous face to the genre with Beyoncé’s release of her latest album, Cowboy Carter. Amongst the originals on the tracklist, the 42-year-old superstar covered classics including “Blackbird” by the Beatles and “Jolene” by Dolly Parton.

Beyonce’s cover of the latter, however, had a bit of a twist different from the original — and Dolly Parton recently shared her thoughts on the matter. Keep scrolling to find out what the queen of country said about Beyoncé’s riff on a classic.

What did Dolly Parton say about Beyonce’s cover of ‘Jolene’?

In the original version, first released in 1973, Parton sang, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m beggin’ of you, please/Don’t take my man/Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/Please don’t take him just/Because you can.”

Beyoncé’s version takes a different approach: “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m warnin’ you, don’t come for my man (Jolene)/Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/Don’t take the chance because you think you can.”

While some may have thought Parton would be turned off by the lyric change, the 9 to 5 star had nothing but praise for the historic Grammy winner.

“Well, I think it was very bold of her,” Parton  told E! News two months after Cowboy Carter was released. “When they said she was gonna do ‘Jolene,’ I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.”

She continued, “She wasn’t gonna go beg some other woman like I did.”

Aside from Parton lending her hit to Beyoncé, she  also lent her voice in an interlude titled “Dolly P.” In it, the country singer  states, “Hey Miss Honeybee, it’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?,” she said referencing “Becky with the good hair,” a woman mentioned in Beyonce’s 2016 track, “Sorry.”

Parton continued, “Reminded me of someone I knew back when, except she has flamin’ locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”

“I was very proud of her album,” Parton continued . “I thought she did a great job in country music, and I thought it was great. And I was just happy she did ‘Jolene.’ I, of course, would have loved to have heard how she would have done it in its original way. But of course, you know, it’s Beyoncé. Yeah, her life is different than mine.”

Parton also shared, “We communicated when the album came out, when I was doing some of the little things to put on the album,” she said. “And we were sending each other flowers and little love notes and all that. So, yeah, it’s all good.”

Dolly Parton spoke about Beyonce covering her music in 2022

Ironically, Beyoncé’s cover of this track was something of a dream come true for the 78-year-old country music veteran.

Back in 2022, in an interview for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Parton was asked about the possibility of Beyoncé covering “Jolene.”

“I don’t know if she’s even got the message, but wouldn’t that be killer?” Parton  said. “I would just love to hear ‘Jolene’ done in just a big way, kind of like how Whitney [Houston] did my ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Just someone that can take my little songs and make them powerhouses.”

Whether you’re a fan of this modern rendition or not, the song certainly has the queen of country’s stamp of approval!

Taylor Swift Breaks Down in Tears as She Declares Paris ‘Eras Tour’ Stop as Her Final Tour Ever”

In a shocking announcement that has left fans around the world reeling, global music sensation Taylor Swift broke down in floods of tears as she officially declared her 87th ‘Eras Tour’ stop in Paris as her last tour ever. The breaking news of Swift’s emotional revelation has sent shockwaves through the music industry, marking the end of an era in her illustrious career.

During her performance in Paris, Swift paused to address the audience, her voice trembling with emotion as she shared the heartfelt news. Tears streamed down her face as she expressed her gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support throughout her journey, explaining that she had made the difficult decision to retire from touring after this final show.

Swift’s emotional announcement has sparked an outpouring of love and support from fans, many of whom have grown up with her music and followed her career every step of the way. The news of her retirement from touring marks the end of an era for Swift and her devoted fanbase, who have shared countless unforgettable moments together over the years.

As news of Swift’s final tour spreads, fans are left to reflect on the impact of her music and the memories they have shared with her over the years. From her early beginnings as a country music sensation to her evolution into a global pop icon, Swift’s career has been defined by her talent, authenticity, and connection with her fans.

While Swift’s announcement may mark the end of touring, fans can take solace in the knowledge that her music will continue to live on, forever immortalized in the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As Swift embarks on the next chapter of her life and career, fans eagerly await what the future holds for the beloved music icon.