Get your cowboy hats and boots ready, because Beyoncé is heading to the country with her highly anticipated new album “Act II: Cowboy Carter” dropping later this month. In a revealing new interview, legendary country singer Dolly Parton shares her belief that Queen Bey has recorded a cover of her iconic hit “Jolene” for the album.
Parton expressed her admiration for Beyoncé, describing her as “a beautiful girl and great singer.” She said the two music icons have “sent messages back and forth through the years” and that Beyoncé and her mother were “fans” of her work. Most exciting of all, Parton stated her strong feeling that Beyoncé has indeed covered “Jolene” for the album, a prospect that has the queen of country “very excited.”
This won’t be the first time Beyoncé has dabbled in country sounds. Her 2021 single “Texas Hold ‘Em” topped the Billboard country charts. Parton publicly congratulated Beyoncé at the time, writing on social media that she’s “a big fan” and thrilled about the country album.
Fans can expect Beyoncé to put her unique spin on the genre while paying homage to icons like Parton. With the legendary queens joining forces, “Act II: Cowboy Carter” is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, blending genres and generations in a tribute to music royalty.
