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Dolly Parton Hints At Beyoncé ‘Jolene’ Cover On New Album

Author Autumn Hawkins

Dolly Parton just possibly broke some big news regarding Beyoncé’s upcoming album. Renaissance act II is set to be released on March 29, and according to the country legend, Bey might be doing a cover of her 1973 hit “Jolene.”

“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,” Parton said in an interview, per People.

Beyoncé’s team has not confirmed the “Jolene” news.

Dolly Parton Shows Beyoncé Love On Instagram

While there have been some mixed views on Beyoncé entering her country era, Parton has shown nothing but love to the Houston native.

“I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album,” she wrote in a statement via Instagram. “So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single.”

Beyoncé released two songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carraiges,” and the former earned the singer her first Country No. 1 hit. The singer also became the first Black woman to debut at No. 1 with “Texas Hold ‘Em” on the Country charts.

After making history with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the multi-hyphenate entertainer has broken the record for the most unique chart airplay appearances for any female artist.

She has had hits on 18 different airplay charts, including Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Rap Airplay, Rhythmic Airplay charts, Country Airplay, Dance/Mix Show Airplay, Gospel Airplay, Latin Airplay, and Smooth Jazz Airplay, to name a few. Prior to Beyoncé’s achievement, Mariah Carey held the title.

Parton’s “Jolene” cover news is the second speculation that has been heard about the upcoming album. Last month Killah B, who wrote and produced “Texas Hold ‘Em,” spoke to TMZ of the possibility of a Taylor Swift collaboration for Renaissance: Act II.

“You gonna have to wait and see,” he said, adding, “Let’s just say she is on the approach of shocking the world. I’ll let your imagination decide what that means.”

However, a source told Entertainment Weekly that Swift will not be on the new Beyoncé record. We’ll just have to wait to see on release day.

Beyoncé: The Best Viral Moments From Her 'Renaissance Tour'

  • Blue Ivy Joins Beyoncé On Stage

    It was a huge surprise when Blue Ivy joined Beyoncé on stage for the first time during the Renaissance Tour back in May. She showed off her dancing skills as Beyoncé performed “My Power” and “Black Parade” during the Paris tour stop. After her performance, Beyoncé took to Instagram to share how proud she was of her daughter.

    “My beautiful first born [prayer emoji] I’m so proud and thankful to be your mama,” she captioned the post. “You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel.”

    This was not the first time Blue Ivy has joined her mother on stage. For Beyoncé’s Dubai performance, they sang “Brown Skin Girl,” which is from Beyoncé’s 2019 Lion King companion album. “Brown Skin Girl” won Best Music Video at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Blue made an appearance in the visual and is credited as a songwriter and contributed vocals to the record. She won her first Grammy for the song and became the second youngest at age nine to win the award.

    Take a look at a recent video of Blue Ivy dancing with Beyoncé below:

  • Donald Glover's Swarm "Shade"?

    beyonce, Donald Glover

    (Photo by Chris Graythen/Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

    Some fans were convinced that Beyoncé shaded Donald Glover’s Amazon Prime series Swarm when she was performing the Renaissance track “America Has a Problem.” She shouts to the crowd, “Swarm on these hands, n—-!”

    The series, which features Dominique Fishback and her mentee Chlöe Bailey, is about the extreme fandom and how it leads Fishback’s character (Andrea) to commit violent acts due to an obsession with a pop star (who seems to resemble Beyoncé). The series came out shortly before Beyoncé hit the road.

    However, it could also just be a coincidence that Beyoncé used the word “swarm” and did not call out the series since she is dressed in a bee-inspired stage costume. The “shade” was never addressed by either party publicly.

    Take a look at the moment here.

  • Beyoncé Seemingly Responds To Erykah Badu & Fans Believe She Threw Shade At Lizzo

    Erykah Badu pointed out that she and Beyoncé wore similar hats on their tours. “Hmm. I guess I’m everyone’s stylist. My favorite chrome mirror hat,” the “Better Call Tyrone” singer captioned a side-by-side photo of she and Beyoncé wearing the hats.

    She additionally went into Beyoncé’s comments writing, “I’m flattered.”

    The Renaissance creator responded by shouting her out in the “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix),” she typically sings “Badu, Lizzo, Kelly Rowl.” However, during the Boston performance, she just sang “Badu, Badu, Badu, Badu.”

    Fans believed she was responding to Badu’s shady comment but also in the same breath shading Lizzo due to her recent harassment allegations by her former tour dancers.

    Take a look at the moment below:

  • Beyoncé reveals sex of couple's baby

    Beyoncé was able to make a couple’s day when she was asked to reveal the sex of their unborn child during her Germany tour stop. A backup dancer handed Beyoncé a small white envelope with a red heart sticker.

    “I’ve seen this sign that says do my gender reveal, I just want to do this right,” Beyoncé said before being handed the envelope.

    “Girls,” she told the crowd making a nod to her song 2011 hit “Run the World,” but the envelope read singular “Girl.”

    “Congratulations,” the “Cuff It” singer said. “Congratulations beautiful. God bless you.”

    Take a look at the moment below:

  • Mute Challenge

    The tour announcement came seven months after the release of Renaissance in 2022 so everyone had time to memorize the lyrics before they attended a show. So, it should not have come as a surprise when “Energy” was performed and Beyoncé sang, “Big wave in the room, the crowd gon’ move/Look around everybody on mute,” the audience is supposed to go silent. After a few fails, the audience at her tour stops got the hang of it, and during Beyoncé’s pause, they were able to get it together.

    Take a look at Vegas’ “mute challenge” below:

  • "You are the visuals baby"

    Beyonce Performs at The Staples Center

    (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

    Beyoncé is known for her visual albums and it is no secret that the Beyhive has wanted a visual component alongside Beyoncé’s Renaissance. However, we’ve never gotten a direct response until now. During her Kentucky tour stop in July, she gave fans an answer. The singer responded, “You are the visuals baby” in a now-viral clip.

    Take a look at the clip here.

  • Kendrick Lamar Joins Beyoncé On Stage

    Kendrick Lamar joined Beyoncé on stage during her birthday show (Sept. 4) in Los Angeles. The two performed the remix to Beyoncé’s “America Has A Problem”; Kendrick is the featured artist on the song. Not only was Kendrick’s surprise to the audience but when his mic went out that moment went viral because Beyoncé just began dancing. Take a look at that moment above.

  • Diana Ross Joins Beyoncé On Stage

    In the middle of a costume change, Beyoncé ran on stage to embrace Diana Ross. The legendary singer came onto the Renaissance Tour as a surprise to Beyoncé.  Diana sang “Happy Birthday” to the star while the crowd joined in. Take a look at the moment above.

  • Megan Thee Stallion Joins Beyoncé On Stage

    @theestallion

    Yall ive been ugly crying with my lace lifting all weekend lol i will never stop screaming about this moment! I have loved BEYONCE my WHOLE LIFE this means EVERYTHING TO ME! I love you BEY 💙💙💙 thank you for everything

    ♬ original sound - Megan Thee Stallion

    The Houston Hotties (aka Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé) linked up when the Renaissance creator surprised the crowd with Megan during her Houston tour stops. The two performed their Grammy-winning 2020 hit “Savage Remix” for the first time ever. Megan thanked Beyoncé for sharing the stage with her.

    “I will never stop screaming about this moment! I have loved @beyonce MY WHOLE LIFE this means EVERYTHING TO ME!!! I love you [crown emoji] [bee emoji] thank you thank you thank you for everything,” she captioned her TikTok.

Autumn Hawkins is the National Hip-Hop and R&B writer for Beasley Media, currently residing in New Jersey. Prior to working at Beasley Media, she was in broadcast news as an entertainment producer. When she's not impatiently waiting for Beyoncé to drop new music, she is reading, shopping, or planning a vacation.

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