Dolly Parton praised Beyoncé's upcoming album, hinting at a possible cover of her iconic song Jolene, sparking excitement among fans.
The Country legend took to her Instagram page on Wednesday (March 27) to share a story after Beyoncé dropped the tracklist for her new album.
On Wednesday, the 42-year-old songstress shared a poster-style tracklist announcing all 27 song titles from her upcoming Cowboy Carter record, which appeared to include a version of Dolly's 1973 iconic single, Entertainment Tonight (ET) reported.
Highlights
- Dolly Parton praises Beyoncé for covering her iconic song Jolene.
- Beyoncé's new album, Cowboy Carter, will feature 27 songs.
- Dolly encourages fans to stream her original Jolene.
Dolly Parton showed that she supported a Beyoncé cover of Jolene while encouraging fans to stream her original version
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The 78-year-old singer not only put her official stamp of approval on Beyoncé’s reprise, but she also took the opportunity to encourage her fans to listen to her original version.
She wrote on social media: "Listen to my original 'Jolene' while you wait for Beyonce’s COWBOY CARTER - Dolly P," alongside a photo of Beyoncé's newly released tracklist poster, accompanied by her own artwork for Jolene’s original release.
On Queen Bey's social media, many people expressed their excitement upon learning about her upcoming release, as a person wrote: "Joleneeeeeeee I’m gonna cry!"
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Someone else penned: "The legends Dolly P and Bey laaawwwwddddd."
Another individual chimed in: "This album is about to …baby she’s bout to cut Jolene UP.”
Alongside Jolene, the official tracklist includes American Requiem, Blackbird, 16 Carriages, Protector, My Rose, Smoke Hour, Texas Hold 'Em, Bodyguard, Daughter, Spaghetti, Alligator Tears, Smoke Hour II, Just for Fun, I Most Wanted, Levii's Jeans, Flamenco, The Linda Martell Show, YaYa, Oh Louisiana, Desert Eagle, Riverdance, II Hands II Heaven, Tyrant, Sweet Honey Buckin', and Amen, as per ET.
Dolly took to her Instagram page on Wednesday (March 27) to share a story after Beyoncé dropped the tracklist for her new album
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Moreover, Dolly was mentioned by name in Beyoncé’s poster, along with country music legends Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
Whether the musicians will be featured or sampled on Beyoncé’s new album is undisclosed for now.
Dolly had previously teased a potential Jolene cover when she spoke with Knox News in early March, speaking about Beyoncé: "Well, I think she has!
"I think she's recorded Jolene and I think it's probably gonna be on her country album, which I'm very excited about that."
Image credits: Dolly Parton
She further stated: "I love her!
“She's a beautiful girl and a great singer.
“We've kind of sent messages back and forth through the years.
"And she and her mother were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was great."
Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, is planned for release on March 29.
Despite the announcement of Beyoncé covering Dolly's Jolene being met with positive feedback, some people shared a different opinion
