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Becky with the good hair, meet Jolene. A cover or sample of “Jolene” may be on the way from Beyoncé, at least according to Dolly Parton. During a recent interview with Tennessee outlet Knox News, Parton revealed that Queen Bey had recorded a rendition of her iconic song — and it might even be featured on Beyoncé’s Act II. “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,” Parton said. “I love her!” she added. “She’s a beautiful…

The singer caught flack after appearing inebriated at a January tribute show to Parton in Nashville Elle King  has issued her first public comment on her controversial performance at a Dolly Parton tribute concert in January. The singer was criticized for appearing inebriated onstage at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, where she bungled lyrics and told the crowd, “Hi, my name is Elle King and I’m fucking hammered.” On Sunday, King posted a brief video of her running stairs in an arena with the…

Dolly Parton has confirmed her Beyhive membership.The “Jolene” singer took to Instagram Thursday to congratulate Beyoncé on her country debut, which consisted of a surprise dual release announced during the 2024 Super Bowl. The livelier of the singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” made Beyoncé the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, while the softer ballad “16 Carriages” followed close behind at No. 9.“I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album. So congratulations on your…

Beyoncé‘s history-making No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart was celebrated by a country icon: Dolly Parton.  After Beyoncé’s single “Texas Hold ‘Em” became a hit, turning the superstar into the first Black woman to have a chart-topping track on the Billboard Hot Country chart, Parton released a statement on social media, applauding the accomplishment.  She wrote, “I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album. So congratulations on your Billboard Hot…

The star became the first Black woman to top the chart this week Dolly Parton congratulated fellow legend Beyoncé on topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her new single “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Taking to social media, Parton shared an image on Instagram Thursday night that read: “I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album. So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single. Can’t wait to hear the full album!” The Jolene singer recently…

Ever the philanthropist: Dolly Parton still has love for Elle King — and wants others to as well — defending the “Ex’s and Oh’s” singer after King botched the country legend’s family-friendly birthday show at the Grand Ole Opry last month.“Elle is a really great artist,” the country-music legend said during a recent interview with “Extra.” “She’s a great girl. She’s been going through a lot of hard things lately and she just had a little too much to drink.”Or, as King put it inside the Ryman Auditorium that night, she…

Dolly Parton voiced her support for Elle King after the latter stirred up controversy last month with a seemingly inebriated performance at a special Grand Ole Opry show celebrating Parton’s 78th birthday.  “Elle is a really great artist, she’s a great girl,” Parton said in her first interview about the incident on Extra. “She’s been going through a lot of hard things lately, and she just had a little too much to drink. So let’s forgive that and forget it and move on, cause she felt worse than anybody ever could.”…

20. Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That (1989)There are Dolly Parton songs that deliver an emotional gut-punch, and there are Dolly Parton songs that play to her glitzy public image. Why’d You Come in Here … is firmly in the latter category: it’s lustful, funny (“you could stop traffic in a gunny sack”), insanely catchy, and overflowing with camp exuberance.19. Just Someone I Used to Know (1969)Conventional wisdom dictates that Parton only really flowered after breaking up her duet partnership with Porter Wagoner:…

Elle King appears to be taking a break from her tour in the wake of her drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry last week.The “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer has postponed five shows, including one that was set for Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday. “Your tickets will be valid for the new dates. If you can’t make the new date, refunds are available at the point of purchase. See you there,” read a Thursday announcement on the singer’s Instagram story.Billy Bob’s Texas on Wednesday announced that the Fort Worth show set for Friday…

The star of last year’s Met Gala was a cockroach that was photographed on the famous steps of one of fashion’s biggest events. As Variety reported, 40 minutes after the roach made its debut, it was sadly stepped on. But thankfully, country icon Dolly Parton understands the importance of making space for non-humans in fashion. On Feb. 21, the two-hour special Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala will premiere on CBS and Paramount+. “I have hosted or co-hosted many shows throughout my career, but I have never been more excited…