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Dolly Parton has asked fans to listen to her smash hit ‘Jolene’ before Beyoncé shares her version on Friday (29.03.24).
The ‘Crazy in Love’ hitmaker shared the tracklist for her upcoming country album ‘Cowboy Carter’ this week, and Dolly is calling on her followers to stream the 1973 classic.
Sharing the tracklist on her Instagram Story, she wrote: “Play the original while you wait for “Jolene” @beyonce.
In addition to the hit records ‘Texas ‘Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’, Beyoncé’s epic 27-song collection includes the following tracks: ‘American Requiem,’ ‘Blackbird,’ ‘Protector,’ ‘My Rose, ‘ ‘Bodyguard,’ ‘Girl,’ ‘Spaghettii,’ ‘Alliigator Tears,’ ‘Smoke Hour II,’ ‘Just for Fun,’ ‘Most Wanted II,’ ‘Levii Jeans,’ ‘Flamenco,’ ‘Ya Yaa ,’ ‘O Louisiana,’ ‘Desert Eagle,’ ‘Riiverdance,’ ‘Tyrant,’ ‘II Hands II Heaven,’ ‘Sweet Honey Buckin’, and ‘Amen’.
The 78-year-old country music icon revealed that the 42-year-old megastar is considering releasing a version of her timeless song for ‘Renaissance Act II’.
Speaking to Knox News, he said of the rumors that they had recorded a duet for the album: “Well, I think she has! I think she has recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it will probably be on her country album, and I’m very excited about that.
“I love her!
“She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”
And it seems the ‘9 to 5’ hitmaker has wanted the former Destiny’s Child star to cover the song for years.
He said: “We’ve sent messages back and forth over the years. And she and her mum were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was she’s great.”
The ‘Single Ladies’ hitmaker became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ after it debuted at No.1 on the US chart, and ’16 Carriages’ has also increased a number of impressive streams.
‘Renaissance Act II’ is the second part of her planned ‘Renaissance’ trilogy – following the 2022 dance record ‘Renaissance’.
There has been considerable controversy surrounding her foray into country, which sees Houston’s native tribute pay tribute to her southern roots, but the Queen of Country herself spoke out in defense of the star.
Dolly shared on social media: “I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and really excited that she did a country album.
“So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single. Can’t wait to hear the full album!”
