Dolly Parton's famed ballad, "Jolene," was "loosely based on a little bit of truth" by a woman who had a crush on the singer's late husband, Carl Dean. Dean's death was announced by the singer on ...

Dolly Parton had a big hit with "Jolene", a song that was born from a bit of jealousy she had over a woman flirting with her husband.

A Congolese singer, a Zimbabwean banjo player and a Mozambican bassist walk into an East Nashville bar. What follows is not a punchline, but the trio’s hypnotic opening salvo on “My Kind of Country,” ...

Dolly Parton’s 1972 hit “Jolene” is an American classic. Even Beyoncé covered the song on her recent album Cowboy Carter. The song tells the story of an auburn-haired vixen who tries to steal Dolly’s ...

It’s only natural that Beyoncé’s cover version would be compared to the 1973 original. Some people commenting online were vocal about not liking Beyoncé’s version, often citing its lack of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. “Jolene” is one of Dolly Parton’s most famous songs–and that really ...

Beyoncé puts a twist on Parton's iconic song. Dolly Parton is giving Beyoncé's "Jolene" cover her seal of approval. The country music legend took to Instagram on Friday, the day Beyoncé's "Cowboy ...

Dolly Parton's wish has come true. During a 2022 interview with "The Daily Show," Parton was asked about the hundreds of cover versions of her 1973 country classic "Jolene" and the one artist yet to ...

Beyoncé‘s highly anticipated Act II has finally dropped today (March 29), with surprising interludes, covers, and collaborations. One of the most interesting additions to the 27-track album is a ...