Fresh off Beyoncé’s record-breaking, genre-defying new album, CNN is examining country music’s post-Cowboy Carter reckoning in a new documentary.
Produced by CNN FlashDocs, Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance is streaming today exclusively on Max. Per the logline, the 42-minute film “examines this reckoning in the genre straight from the country music capital of the world” through interviews with musicians and analyses by culture and country music experts. (Beyoncé was not involved with the CNN documentary.)
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The Grammy-winning superstar became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the release of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which follows Renaissance as the second installment in a potential series of albums. She previously said she did not feel “welcomed” by the country music world when she first tried to enter the genre. Upon releasing her eighth studio album,...
Produced by CNN FlashDocs, Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance is streaming today exclusively on Max. Per the logline, the 42-minute film “examines this reckoning in the genre straight from the country music capital of the world” through interviews with musicians and analyses by culture and country music experts. (Beyoncé was not involved with the CNN documentary.)
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The Grammy-winning superstar became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the release of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which follows Renaissance as the second installment in a potential series of albums. She previously said she did not feel “welcomed” by the country music world when she first tried to enter the genre. Upon releasing her eighth studio album,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This milestone is staying in the Carter family!
Rumi Carter officially became the youngest female artist to make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week thanks to her contribution to “Protector” on her mom Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
With the distinction, she surpasses the record held by her older sister Blue Ivy, who earned the honor after joining Beyoncé on The Lion King: The Gift standout “Brown Skin Girl.” Blue Ivy was 7 years old at the time, while Rumi made the Hot 100 chart at 6 years and 9 months old.
Rumi...
Rumi Carter officially became the youngest female artist to make it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week thanks to her contribution to “Protector” on her mom Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
With the distinction, she surpasses the record held by her older sister Blue Ivy, who earned the honor after joining Beyoncé on The Lion King: The Gift standout “Brown Skin Girl.” Blue Ivy was 7 years old at the time, while Rumi made the Hot 100 chart at 6 years and 9 months old.
Rumi...
- 4/9/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Wherever Jolene is out there somewhere, she’s not getting a moment’s rest — Beyoncé and Dolly Parton are making sure of that. On her new album Act II: Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé debuted a fresh take on the classic cut “Jolene,” which has now debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the chart success of the original.
While the legacy of the original song is clearly unimpeachable — there’s a reason Queen Bey was interested in covering it, after all — this marks the first time any version of “Jolene” has entered the Top 10 on the chart, which launched in 1958. Of course, chart determination factors were also extremely different in 1973, and despite the fact that Dolly’s “Jolene” peaked at No. 60 in its original run, the song has remained a prominent pop culture staple for decades.
While Beyoncé provided full songwriting credit to Parton for the 2024 take on “Jolene,” her...
While the legacy of the original song is clearly unimpeachable — there’s a reason Queen Bey was interested in covering it, after all — this marks the first time any version of “Jolene” has entered the Top 10 on the chart, which launched in 1958. Of course, chart determination factors were also extremely different in 1973, and despite the fact that Dolly’s “Jolene” peaked at No. 60 in its original run, the song has remained a prominent pop culture staple for decades.
While Beyoncé provided full songwriting credit to Parton for the 2024 take on “Jolene,” her...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Music
Joy Behar is not a fan of Dolly Parton‘s “Jolene,” even though it’s the original. She much rather prefers Beyoncé’s version for its power and anger.
You see, while Dolly’s version begged this beautiful and seductive Jolene to not take her man, Beyoncé’s version warned that there’ll be consequences should she even make moves to take her man. For this reason, Behar believes that one of these two songs is “anti-feminist.”
Joy Behar – Calls Out Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” For Its “Anti-feminist Message”
Joy Behar is not afraid to speak her mind, whether it means calling a woman a bitch during her European vacation or criticizing a country music legend on a popular podcast.
Originally released in 1973, “Jolene” was given a new leash on life when global superstar Beyoncé covered it for her country album.
“I like the subject of Beyoncé taking over the lyrics,...
You see, while Dolly’s version begged this beautiful and seductive Jolene to not take her man, Beyoncé’s version warned that there’ll be consequences should she even make moves to take her man. For this reason, Behar believes that one of these two songs is “anti-feminist.”
Joy Behar – Calls Out Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” For Its “Anti-feminist Message”
Joy Behar is not afraid to speak her mind, whether it means calling a woman a bitch during her European vacation or criticizing a country music legend on a popular podcast.
Originally released in 1973, “Jolene” was given a new leash on life when global superstar Beyoncé covered it for her country album.
“I like the subject of Beyoncé taking over the lyrics,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Beyoncé has made history with Cowboy Carter as she’s become the first Black woman to ever top Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Cowboy Carter also debuted as the Number One album — her eighth to top the Billboard 200 — in the country overall, Billboard announced on Sunday.
Beyoncé dethroned Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At a Time for the Country crown, while beating out Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You on the Top Album list. With more than 407,000 units earned in the U.S., Cowboy Carter...
Beyoncé dethroned Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At a Time for the Country crown, while beating out Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You on the Top Album list. With more than 407,000 units earned in the U.S., Cowboy Carter...
- 4/7/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
The Miley Cyrus family drama has taken an unexpected turn. The Grammy Award winner’s personal life has been subjected to a lot of scrutiny throughout her career. Her divorce from Hollywood heartthrob Liam Hemsworth brought a fresh wave of controversy, but Cyrus never let it affect her.
However, in a strange turn of events, her sister, Noah Cyrus, has sparked new rumors after liking Hemsworth’s gym selfie. Given the drama that the family has been embroiled in of late, this action has certainly set off the grapevine.
The Cyrus family’s drama continues (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Miley Cyrus’ family has been at the heart of a lot of messy controversies of late
Miley Cyrus is a very gifted singer, and she transitioned from a talented teen to a successful pop star as an adult. Her songs have been widely received, and she even won her first-ever Grammy Award...
However, in a strange turn of events, her sister, Noah Cyrus, has sparked new rumors after liking Hemsworth’s gym selfie. Given the drama that the family has been embroiled in of late, this action has certainly set off the grapevine.
The Cyrus family’s drama continues (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Miley Cyrus’ family has been at the heart of a lot of messy controversies of late
Miley Cyrus is a very gifted singer, and she transitioned from a talented teen to a successful pop star as an adult. Her songs have been widely received, and she even won her first-ever Grammy Award...
- 4/7/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Dolly Parton has revealed her reimagined rendition of Tom Petty’s song “Southern Accents” for the forthcoming compilation, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty.
The song features a prologue delivered by the late Tom Petty himself describing how the moment of inspiration that led to “Southern Accents.” Dolly Parton then provides an emotional, stirring rendition of the song, kept at the same balladeer tempo as Petty’s original. She retains much of the song, though she adds a crucial change to the song’s latter third when belting “Yes I’m proud to be what I am/ A southern girl from a southern town/ I ain’t ashamed, I ain’t ashamed, I ain’t ashamed.”
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Tom [Petty] over the years,” Dolly Parton says in a statement. “He’s such an iconic artist and important songwriter. I’m so honored...
The song features a prologue delivered by the late Tom Petty himself describing how the moment of inspiration that led to “Southern Accents.” Dolly Parton then provides an emotional, stirring rendition of the song, kept at the same balladeer tempo as Petty’s original. She retains much of the song, though she adds a crucial change to the song’s latter third when belting “Yes I’m proud to be what I am/ A southern girl from a southern town/ I ain’t ashamed, I ain’t ashamed, I ain’t ashamed.”
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Tom [Petty] over the years,” Dolly Parton says in a statement. “He’s such an iconic artist and important songwriter. I’m so honored...
- 4/5/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Reba McEntire jumped to good friend Dolly Parton’s defense after The View co-host Joy Behar insulted the country music icon. Why would the journalist have anything negative to say about the “9 to 5” singer? Keep reading for all the details on the feud.
The View Co-Host Shades Dolly Parton
Pop singer Beyoncé released her first country album last month to mixed reviews. One of the tracks on the Cowboy Carter is a cover of Dolly Parton’s major hit “Jolene.” Beyoncé didn’t stay with the original lyrics, however. Dolly’s version begs Jolene not to take her man. Beyoncé’s version takes a more aggressive approach, practically daring Jolene to even try.
Beyoncé’s version opens with the verse, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m warning you, don’t come for my man.”
Some diehard Dolly Parton fans were offended that the R&b singer changed the lyrics. However,...
The View Co-Host Shades Dolly Parton
Pop singer Beyoncé released her first country album last month to mixed reviews. One of the tracks on the Cowboy Carter is a cover of Dolly Parton’s major hit “Jolene.” Beyoncé didn’t stay with the original lyrics, however. Dolly’s version begs Jolene not to take her man. Beyoncé’s version takes a more aggressive approach, practically daring Jolene to even try.
Beyoncé’s version opens with the verse, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m warning you, don’t come for my man.”
Some diehard Dolly Parton fans were offended that the R&b singer changed the lyrics. However,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Lily Allen is throwing some shade at Beyonce amid the release of her album Cowboy Carter.
The 38-year-old singer and actress, who is married to Stranger Things actor David Harbour, had some harsh comments to make during an appearance on a podcast this week.
“Have you heard the Beyoncé album?” Miss Me? podcast host Miquita Oliver asked.
“I’ve heard a few bits,” Lily answered. “The Miley Cyrus one and I listened to the Blackbird one… I have to listen to the whole thing from start to finish.”
Keep reading to find out more…
After Miquita pointed out that Beyonce “looks great,” Lily said that the superstar must be “getting some help.”
“She’s got a great team of stylists, great hair people, she works out, [she’s] got access to the best personal trainers in the world—She’s Beyoncé,” Lily said.
Lily then explained why she found the “Jolene” cover...
The 38-year-old singer and actress, who is married to Stranger Things actor David Harbour, had some harsh comments to make during an appearance on a podcast this week.
“Have you heard the Beyoncé album?” Miss Me? podcast host Miquita Oliver asked.
“I’ve heard a few bits,” Lily answered. “The Miley Cyrus one and I listened to the Blackbird one… I have to listen to the whole thing from start to finish.”
Keep reading to find out more…
After Miquita pointed out that Beyonce “looks great,” Lily said that the superstar must be “getting some help.”
“She’s got a great team of stylists, great hair people, she works out, [she’s] got access to the best personal trainers in the world—She’s Beyoncé,” Lily said.
Lily then explained why she found the “Jolene” cover...
- 4/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber were both accused of doing damage control amid their ongoing feud. Fans think they reignited their feud with their shady Instagram Stories.
It all started when Hailey shared Beyonce’s new version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” Shortly after, Selena posted a clip of herself mumbling to Ariana Grande’s new version of “The Boy is Mine.” Keep on reading to learn more.
Did Selena Gomez Attempt Damage Control?
The former Disney star wants to take the attention off her rumored feud with Hailey Bieber. Over the weekend, she posted a series of new photos on her Instagram feed. Selena revealed to her followers that she went on a “sissy date night” with her little sister, Gracie.
They played around with chopsticks in each of the shots. In the third and last photo, Selena smooched her little sister. Fans flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.
It all started when Hailey shared Beyonce’s new version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” Shortly after, Selena posted a clip of herself mumbling to Ariana Grande’s new version of “The Boy is Mine.” Keep on reading to learn more.
Did Selena Gomez Attempt Damage Control?
The former Disney star wants to take the attention off her rumored feud with Hailey Bieber. Over the weekend, she posted a series of new photos on her Instagram feed. Selena revealed to her followers that she went on a “sissy date night” with her little sister, Gracie.
They played around with chopsticks in each of the shots. In the third and last photo, Selena smooched her little sister. Fans flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.
- 4/4/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
Paul McCartney has nothing but praise for Beyoncé’s cover of “Blackbird.”
In an Instagram post shared Thursday, McCartney said he gave the superstar his blessing to include her rendition of The Beatles’ classic on Cowboy Carter. “I spoke to her on FaceTime and she thanked me for writing it and letting her do it. I told her the pleasure was all mine and I thought she had done a killer version of the song,” he wrote.
McCartney also shared that he’s “so happy” with Beyoncé’s cover, as she “does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place.”
Over the years, McCartney has given various answers as to what the song was written about, from being inspired by hearing the call of a blackbird while the Beatles were in India, to penning it...
In an Instagram post shared Thursday, McCartney said he gave the superstar his blessing to include her rendition of The Beatles’ classic on Cowboy Carter. “I spoke to her on FaceTime and she thanked me for writing it and letting her do it. I told her the pleasure was all mine and I thought she had done a killer version of the song,” he wrote.
McCartney also shared that he’s “so happy” with Beyoncé’s cover, as she “does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place.”
Over the years, McCartney has given various answers as to what the song was written about, from being inspired by hearing the call of a blackbird while the Beatles were in India, to penning it...
- 4/4/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Like many I’m sure, I listened to Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” the weekend of its release. But as an awards watcher, I’m left to ponder, where exactly is this thing supposed to go at the Grammys? Is it country? Americana? Pop? Progressive R&b? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.
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The album is called “Cowboy Carter,” and its cover art features her atop a horse sporting a cowboy hat, but those signifiers may be slightly misleading. They make it seem like Beyonce is just aping country music, and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” might also lead you to that conclusion because it’s as straight-up country as this album gets. But apart from that and a reimagining of “Jolene,” plus a couple of Willie Nelson interludes, this isn’t so much a “country...
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The album is called “Cowboy Carter,” and its cover art features her atop a horse sporting a cowboy hat, but those signifiers may be slightly misleading. They make it seem like Beyonce is just aping country music, and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” might also lead you to that conclusion because it’s as straight-up country as this album gets. But apart from that and a reimagining of “Jolene,” plus a couple of Willie Nelson interludes, this isn’t so much a “country...
- 4/2/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Selena Gomez seemingly reignited her feud with Hailey Bieber. Even though she’s been dating Benny Blanco, some fans think she’s talking about Justin. She shut down Hailey with a crushing lyric. Keep on reading to learn more.
Selena Gomez – Sends Shady Message
Fans think Selena Gomez’s latest Instagram Story was in response to Hailey Bieber. The former Disney Channel star filmed herself mumbling the lyrics, “The boy is mine.”
Oddly enough, fans couldn’t hear the song in the clip. Selena purposely turned off the sound, which made it hard to tell what she was mumbling.
Some fans argued that this is the way that Selena acts with her own music. Other fans think she’s throwing shade at Hailey Bieber.
In the clip, the Only Murders in the Building star wore a black puffer coat and a matching shirt. Her hair was slicked in a side-part updo.
Selena Gomez – Sends Shady Message
Fans think Selena Gomez’s latest Instagram Story was in response to Hailey Bieber. The former Disney Channel star filmed herself mumbling the lyrics, “The boy is mine.”
Oddly enough, fans couldn’t hear the song in the clip. Selena purposely turned off the sound, which made it hard to tell what she was mumbling.
Some fans argued that this is the way that Selena acts with her own music. Other fans think she’s throwing shade at Hailey Bieber.
In the clip, the Only Murders in the Building star wore a black puffer coat and a matching shirt. Her hair was slicked in a side-part updo.
- 4/2/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
As Beyoncé continues to smash barriers and reinvent American music with Cowboy Carter, the singer thanked those who paved the way by defying “any label placed upon them.”
When accepting the the Innovator Award by Stevie Wonder at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night, Beyoncé addressed the crowd. “Tonight you called me an innovator, and for that I’m very grateful,” she said. “Innovation starts with a dream. But then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is seeing what everyone believes is impossible.
When accepting the the Innovator Award by Stevie Wonder at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night, Beyoncé addressed the crowd. “Tonight you called me an innovator, and for that I’m very grateful,” she said. “Innovation starts with a dream. But then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is seeing what everyone believes is impossible.
- 4/2/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Grammy-winner Beyonce took everyone by surprise after she shared that music legend Stevie Wonder played the harmonica on her cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’, a reimagining of the 1973 classic.
It was while accepting the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, when Beyonce revealed that Stevie played the harmonica.
The music legend was on hand to present the honour to the ‘Naughty Boy’ hitmaker, who introduced her speech by thanking the artiste for how much he inspired her.
“Thank you so much Stevie, I love you. I love you and I honour you. I want to thank you for making a way for all of us,” she said.
“I’m honoured to receive this recognition from you, Stevie Wonder. Whenever anyone asks me if there’s anyone I can listen to for the rest of my life, it’s always you. So thank you, God bless you.”
Stevie replied:...
It was while accepting the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, when Beyonce revealed that Stevie played the harmonica.
The music legend was on hand to present the honour to the ‘Naughty Boy’ hitmaker, who introduced her speech by thanking the artiste for how much he inspired her.
“Thank you so much Stevie, I love you. I love you and I honour you. I want to thank you for making a way for all of us,” she said.
“I’m honoured to receive this recognition from you, Stevie Wonder. Whenever anyone asks me if there’s anyone I can listen to for the rest of my life, it’s always you. So thank you, God bless you.”
Stevie replied:...
- 4/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is a landmark provocation that dares the country music establishment to look itself in the eye. Nashville has spent decades marginalizing Black women like Linda Martell and Rhiannon Giddens, and outright ignoring the likes of Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts. Beyoncé, inspired at least partially by the ugly fallout from her appearance alongside the Chicks at the CMAs in 2016, is now playing a game of chicken with Music Row. Are they really going to ignore one of the most prominent Black artists of the last 20 years when she comes to the gates of their white picket fences? And, if so, how are they going to reconcile that with their insistence that of course we aren’t racist with the fact that Beyoncé has proven that she knows exactly what she’s doing and why.
Every choice Beyoncé has made on Cowboy Carter betrays a...
Every choice Beyoncé has made on Cowboy Carter betrays a...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jonathan Keefe
- Slant Magazine
Call it Queen Bey’s impact: Cowboy Carter saw Beyoncé dive deep into her country roots — and with the album, which Rolling Stone named an instant classic, she helped introduce thousands of fans to some of country music’s legends.
New data from Spotify provided to Rolling Stone on Monday reveals that music streams for artists Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, and Dolly Parton skyrocketed following Cowboy Carter‘s release — with some streaming numbers reaching jumps into the tens of thousands.
Linda Martell, whose 1970 LP, Color Me Country, was the first...
New data from Spotify provided to Rolling Stone on Monday reveals that music streams for artists Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, and Dolly Parton skyrocketed following Cowboy Carter‘s release — with some streaming numbers reaching jumps into the tens of thousands.
Linda Martell, whose 1970 LP, Color Me Country, was the first...
- 4/1/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is galloping on Spotify and bringing other Black country-based artists for the ride.
Since the album’s release on Friday, the number of first-time listeners for acts like Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Shaboozey — who all appear on Cowboy Carter — has increased in the past week.
Spencer saw an uptick of 170 percent in first-time listeners, Roberts and Tanner Adell both went up 125 percent, and Tiera Kennedy’s first-time listens were increased by 110 percent. Spencer, Reynolds, Adell and Kennedy collaborated with the Grammy-winning superstar on a cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird,” the second track on Cowboy Carter.
From left: Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts, Willie Jones and Tiera Kennedy
Willie Jones, who appears alongside Beyoncé on “Just for Fun,” saw an uptick of 75 percent in first-time listeners, and Shaboozey, who is featured on “Sweet/Honey/Buckiin’” and “Spaghetti,” went up 70 percent.
And the Beyoncé effect wasn’t just...
Since the album’s release on Friday, the number of first-time listeners for acts like Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Shaboozey — who all appear on Cowboy Carter — has increased in the past week.
Spencer saw an uptick of 170 percent in first-time listeners, Roberts and Tanner Adell both went up 125 percent, and Tiera Kennedy’s first-time listens were increased by 110 percent. Spencer, Reynolds, Adell and Kennedy collaborated with the Grammy-winning superstar on a cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird,” the second track on Cowboy Carter.
From left: Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts, Willie Jones and Tiera Kennedy
Willie Jones, who appears alongside Beyoncé on “Just for Fun,” saw an uptick of 75 percent in first-time listeners, and Shaboozey, who is featured on “Sweet/Honey/Buckiin’” and “Spaghetti,” went up 70 percent.
And the Beyoncé effect wasn’t just...
- 4/1/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé released her own interpretation of Dolly Parton’s classic song “Jolene.” Despite significantly reworking the song’s lyrics, Beyoncé nonetheless gave Parton full songwriting credit.
Parton is credited as the sole songwriter of “Jolene” on Cowboy Carter, while Beyoncé is listed as the performer and co-producer, according to credits released on Spotify and other DSPs. This suggests that any and all songwriting royalties from the song will go to Parton, and not Beyoncé.
The news isn’t exactly surprising. Parton has long been protective of her music, even going as far to deny Elvis Presley’s request to cover “I Will Always Love You” in 1974 after Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, demanded that they share royalties.
Upon the release of Cowboy Carter, Parton lauded Beyoncé’s reinterpretation of “Jolene,” writing on Instagram: “Wow, I just heard ‘Jolene.’ Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!
Parton is credited as the sole songwriter of “Jolene” on Cowboy Carter, while Beyoncé is listed as the performer and co-producer, according to credits released on Spotify and other DSPs. This suggests that any and all songwriting royalties from the song will go to Parton, and not Beyoncé.
The news isn’t exactly surprising. Parton has long been protective of her music, even going as far to deny Elvis Presley’s request to cover “I Will Always Love You” in 1974 after Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, demanded that they share royalties.
Upon the release of Cowboy Carter, Parton lauded Beyoncé’s reinterpretation of “Jolene,” writing on Instagram: “Wow, I just heard ‘Jolene.’ Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!
- 4/1/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Once considered one of the power couples in Hollywood, Beyoncé and Jay-Z now find their relationship entangled in complexities, overshadowed by persistent cheating rumors and the hip-hop mogul’s public admission of infidelity.
While the two have continued to be together, their dynamic has once again become a topic of conversation, boosted by the singer’s cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene under her new album Cowboy Carter.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z | credits: Wikimedia Commons
Jay-Z’s Public Confession About Cheating on Beyoncé
Following the release of their individual albums, Lemonade and 4:44, with deeply personal and confessional tracks alluding to Jay-Z’s infidelity, the rapper shared a candid and heartfelt revelation about the pain of infidelity and its impact on their marriage.
Jay-Z in the music video, Do It Again
In an interview with T Magazine, the rapper candidly admitted to infidelity in his marriage to the Hold Up singer...
While the two have continued to be together, their dynamic has once again become a topic of conversation, boosted by the singer’s cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene under her new album Cowboy Carter.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z | credits: Wikimedia Commons
Jay-Z’s Public Confession About Cheating on Beyoncé
Following the release of their individual albums, Lemonade and 4:44, with deeply personal and confessional tracks alluding to Jay-Z’s infidelity, the rapper shared a candid and heartfelt revelation about the pain of infidelity and its impact on their marriage.
Jay-Z in the music video, Do It Again
In an interview with T Magazine, the rapper candidly admitted to infidelity in his marriage to the Hold Up singer...
- 3/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jay-Z is one of the biggest artists in the music industry at present. The American rapper has shattered the glass ceiling several times in his career as a musician. Not only is he an incredible rapper, but he is also known to not sit quietly when someone disrespects his family.
This was the case when sports commentator Stephen A. Smith unfairly compared Rihanna and Beyoncé. The Empire State of Mind singer spoke up and put Smith in his place for pitting his wife against Rihanna.
The rapper put Stephen A. Smith in his place (Source: Dirt Off Your Shoulder)
Jay-Z speaks up after unfair comparisons between his wife and Rihanna
Beyoncé is one of the most renowned pop singers around the globe. With her immaculate singing skills, Queen Bey, as she is popularly known, has won the adoration of fans. She has the unique ability to invigorate and melt hearts with her voice alone,...
This was the case when sports commentator Stephen A. Smith unfairly compared Rihanna and Beyoncé. The Empire State of Mind singer spoke up and put Smith in his place for pitting his wife against Rihanna.
The rapper put Stephen A. Smith in his place (Source: Dirt Off Your Shoulder)
Jay-Z speaks up after unfair comparisons between his wife and Rihanna
Beyoncé is one of the most renowned pop singers around the globe. With her immaculate singing skills, Queen Bey, as she is popularly known, has won the adoration of fans. She has the unique ability to invigorate and melt hearts with her voice alone,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Beyoncé just dropped her highly anticipated country album, but Dolly Parton fans are not happy with her “Jolene” cover. Keep reading to find out what country music fans are saying.
Dolly Parton Fans Not Happy With Beyoncé “Jolene” Cover
Beyoncé announced in February that her next album would be a country one. Many country music fans were skeptical of the genre jump. Cowboy Carter came out earlier this week to much fanfare.
As expected, she covered Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit song “Jolene.” But Beyoncé didn’t stay true to the original. She reimagined it with new lyrics.
Dolly’s version begins with the pleading lyrics, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m begging of you please don’t take my man/Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/Please don’t take him just because you can.”
However, the opening of Beyoncé’s version sets the warning tone for the rest of the song: “Jolene,...
Dolly Parton Fans Not Happy With Beyoncé “Jolene” Cover
Beyoncé announced in February that her next album would be a country one. Many country music fans were skeptical of the genre jump. Cowboy Carter came out earlier this week to much fanfare.
As expected, she covered Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit song “Jolene.” But Beyoncé didn’t stay true to the original. She reimagined it with new lyrics.
Dolly’s version begins with the pleading lyrics, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/I’m begging of you please don’t take my man/Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/Please don’t take him just because you can.”
However, the opening of Beyoncé’s version sets the warning tone for the rest of the song: “Jolene,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Beyoncé’s surprise album drop, Cowboy Carter, has sent shockwaves through the music industry. Although labeled as a country album, Cowboy Carter defies genre boundaries and not just sticking to one type of music. It mixes in bits of gospel, blues, funk, and rock, showing off Beyoncé’s amazing singing skills.
Beyoncé in a still from Renaissance
Plus, what’s another layer of interest to the album? It’s the song Jolene, which is a reimagined cover of Dolly Parton’s classic song of the the same name. Not only is it a genre-bending foray into country music, but its lyrics seem to be about Jay-Z’s past cheating.
Beyoncé’s Reimagined Jolene Addresses Past Infidelity
In her recently released album, fans have discovered that Beyoncé has rewritten the song Jolene and changed its lyrics to talk about Jay-Z‘s cheating.
Beyoncé in a still from Jolene
In Beyoncé’s version of Jolene,...
Beyoncé in a still from Renaissance
Plus, what’s another layer of interest to the album? It’s the song Jolene, which is a reimagined cover of Dolly Parton’s classic song of the the same name. Not only is it a genre-bending foray into country music, but its lyrics seem to be about Jay-Z’s past cheating.
Beyoncé’s Reimagined Jolene Addresses Past Infidelity
In her recently released album, fans have discovered that Beyoncé has rewritten the song Jolene and changed its lyrics to talk about Jay-Z‘s cheating.
Beyoncé in a still from Jolene
In Beyoncé’s version of Jolene,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
From the start of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé makes it clear this ain’t your typical country album. Opening epic “Ameriican Requiem” is part gospel, part-Queen, part-Buffalo Springfield as the artist lays out both her intentions and lineage. “Used to say I spoke ‘Too country’/And the rejection came, said I wasn’t ‘country ‘nough’/Said I wouldn’t saddle up/But if that ain’t country, tell me what is?” she sings from the gut, after listing off her bona fide country credentials.
Like everything Beyoncé has done, specifically in...
Like everything Beyoncé has done, specifically in...
- 3/30/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Azealia Banks has never held back in expressing her honest opinions, which often garnered attention online. Throughout her musical career, she was often noticed for her online beef with many artists and the latest in line is Queen Bey, Beyoncé. The latter has recently made a comeback with her new album, Cowboy Carter, which was released on March 29.
Azealia Banks (via Instagram | @azealiabanksforever)
The former recently took to Instagram to express her opinions on her new album, particularly, dissing the iconic singer for her remake of Dolly Parton’s 1973 classic, Jolene.
Azealia Banks Critized Beyoncé’s Remake of Dolly Parton’s Jolene
Beyoncé surprised her fans by dropping her new album, Cowboy Carter, which is the second part of her Renaissance trilogy. Her country genre album features Dolly Parton’s hit 1973 song, Jolene but the former chose to add her flavor into it.
Suggested“He’s like a brother to...
Azealia Banks (via Instagram | @azealiabanksforever)
The former recently took to Instagram to express her opinions on her new album, particularly, dissing the iconic singer for her remake of Dolly Parton’s 1973 classic, Jolene.
Azealia Banks Critized Beyoncé’s Remake of Dolly Parton’s Jolene
Beyoncé surprised her fans by dropping her new album, Cowboy Carter, which is the second part of her Renaissance trilogy. Her country genre album features Dolly Parton’s hit 1973 song, Jolene but the former chose to add her flavor into it.
Suggested“He’s like a brother to...
- 3/30/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Beyoncé’s newest album Cowboy Carter is already setting records.
Not even 24 hours after its release, Spotify revealed that the Grammy-winning artist’s country album became its most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. The music giant also noted that it was the first time a country album had held that title this year.
Prior to the release of Cowboy Carter on Friday, Beyoncé’s single “Texas Hold ‘Em” peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Top 50 chart after being streamed more than 200 million times.
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The country album — and the second installment in a potential trilogy project following 2022’s Renaissance — features a 27-song tracklist, including collaborations with Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Nelson and more.
Since being dropped, fans have been flooding social media with their reactions to the highly-anticipated project that marks Beyoncé’s...
Not even 24 hours after its release, Spotify revealed that the Grammy-winning artist’s country album became its most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. The music giant also noted that it was the first time a country album had held that title this year.
Prior to the release of Cowboy Carter on Friday, Beyoncé’s single “Texas Hold ‘Em” peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Top 50 chart after being streamed more than 200 million times.
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The country album — and the second installment in a potential trilogy project following 2022’s Renaissance — features a 27-song tracklist, including collaborations with Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Nelson and more.
Since being dropped, fans have been flooding social media with their reactions to the highly-anticipated project that marks Beyoncé’s...
- 3/30/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From country icons Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson to featured guests Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, every star who worked on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter shared their excitement for joining Queen Bey on her country album released Friday.
Rising stars such as Raye and Tiera Kennedy expressed their gratitude to Beyoncé, and even Nancy Sinatra, who was sampled on the project, said the usage of her iconic song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” might “be the best sample” of the song.
Miley joins Queen Bey on “II Most Wanted,...
Rising stars such as Raye and Tiera Kennedy expressed their gratitude to Beyoncé, and even Nancy Sinatra, who was sampled on the project, said the usage of her iconic song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” might “be the best sample” of the song.
Miley joins Queen Bey on “II Most Wanted,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Donald Trump and other Republicans may fear Taylor Swift actively campaigning for Joe Biden’s reelection this year, but top Democrats are shoring up their Beyoncé base today.
The release of Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter Friday saw probable 2028 contenders Vice President Kamala Harris and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitner take to social media to praise the artist and her eighth solo album.
“You have redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots,” the Veep said, adding that Beyoncé’s “music continues to inspire us all.”
Beyoncé: Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined to other people's perspective of what our lane is. You have redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots.
Your music continues to inspire us all.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 29, 2024
Referencing the fictional Kntry radio station that appears on Cowboy Carter, Whitner let her boots do the talkin’ on...
The release of Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter Friday saw probable 2028 contenders Vice President Kamala Harris and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitner take to social media to praise the artist and her eighth solo album.
“You have redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots,” the Veep said, adding that Beyoncé’s “music continues to inspire us all.”
Beyoncé: Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined to other people's perspective of what our lane is. You have redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots.
Your music continues to inspire us all.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 29, 2024
Referencing the fictional Kntry radio station that appears on Cowboy Carter, Whitner let her boots do the talkin’ on...
- 3/30/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
These boots were certainly made for walkin’!
On Friday evening, Nancy Sinatra celebrated Beyoncé sampling her iconic 1965 single “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” on the Cowboy Carter standout “Ya Ya.”
“To have a little piece of one of my records in a @Beyonce song is very meaningful to me because I love her,” Sinatra wrote on X. “She represents what is great about today’s music and I’m delighted to be a tiny part of it.”
“This may be the best sample of ‘Boots’ yet! And the beat goes on…...
On Friday evening, Nancy Sinatra celebrated Beyoncé sampling her iconic 1965 single “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” on the Cowboy Carter standout “Ya Ya.”
“To have a little piece of one of my records in a @Beyonce song is very meaningful to me because I love her,” Sinatra wrote on X. “She represents what is great about today’s music and I’m delighted to be a tiny part of it.”
“This may be the best sample of ‘Boots’ yet! And the beat goes on…...
- 3/29/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton is weighing in on Beyoncé’s new version of “Jolene,” and like just about everyone else who’s heard the drastically revised lyrics, the creator seems blown away.
“Wow, I just heard Jolene,” Parton posted on Instagram this afternoon. “Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!” She signs the message, “Love, Dolly P.”
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The Daily Show today reposted part of a 2022 interview with Dolly where then-host Trevor Noah asks the icon about her wish to see Beyoncé cover the tune. She explained, “I would love to hear ‘Jolene’ done in just a big way, kind of like how Whitney did my ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Someone that can take my little songs and make them, like, powerhouses.”
Parton then added, “That would be a marvelous day in my life, if she ever does ‘Jolene.
“Wow, I just heard Jolene,” Parton posted on Instagram this afternoon. “Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!” She signs the message, “Love, Dolly P.”
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The Daily Show today reposted part of a 2022 interview with Dolly where then-host Trevor Noah asks the icon about her wish to see Beyoncé cover the tune. She explained, “I would love to hear ‘Jolene’ done in just a big way, kind of like how Whitney did my ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Someone that can take my little songs and make them, like, powerhouses.”
Parton then added, “That would be a marvelous day in my life, if she ever does ‘Jolene.
- 3/29/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
She ain’t sorry!
On Friday, Beyoncé released her album Cowboy Carter, which features a modern reimagining of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” and an interlude from Miss Parton herself. Queen Bey’s new version serves as a continuation to Lemonade‘s “Sorry,” just with a renaming for the infamous “Becky with the good hair.”
Track nine hears an introduction to the song by Dolly. “You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?” she asks. “Reminded me of someone I knew back when, except she has flaming locks of auburn hair.
On Friday, Beyoncé released her album Cowboy Carter, which features a modern reimagining of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” and an interlude from Miss Parton herself. Queen Bey’s new version serves as a continuation to Lemonade‘s “Sorry,” just with a renaming for the infamous “Becky with the good hair.”
Track nine hears an introduction to the song by Dolly. “You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?” she asks. “Reminded me of someone I knew back when, except she has flaming locks of auburn hair.
- 3/29/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The mysterious Becky with the Good Hair has entered the chat again with the release of Beyonce‘s new album Cowboy Carter.
If you were unaware, Becky is an infamous and mysterious character that Beyonce first sang about on her 2016 album Lemonade. At the time, it was largely believed that she was a reference to a woman that Jay-Z had an affair with.
Eight years later, Dolly Parton referenced Becky on “Dolly P,” an interlude that she recorded for Beyonce‘s new album to introduce her cover of “Jolene.”
“You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flamin’ locks of auburn hair,” Dolly said. “Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”
After Dolly brought her up again, you might be wondering about the full story behind Becky.
If you were unaware, Becky is an infamous and mysterious character that Beyonce first sang about on her 2016 album Lemonade. At the time, it was largely believed that she was a reference to a woman that Jay-Z had an affair with.
Eight years later, Dolly Parton referenced Becky on “Dolly P,” an interlude that she recorded for Beyonce‘s new album to introduce her cover of “Jolene.”
“You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flamin’ locks of auburn hair,” Dolly said. “Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”
After Dolly brought her up again, you might be wondering about the full story behind Becky.
- 3/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
For years, Dolly Parton has advocated for Beyoncé to cover “Jolene,” and her wish has finally come true. With her new country album, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé tackled the classic song and featured Parton herself on an interlude ahead of the cover. Beyoncé’s take on “Jolene” is a bit different from Parton’s 1973 version. Here’s how she updated the song’s lyrics.
Beyoncé altered the lyrics to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on ‘Cowboy Carter’
On “Dolly P,” an interlude on Cowboy Carter, Parton gives a message to Beyoncé.
“Hey, Ms. Honey Bee, it’s Dolly P.,” she says. “You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when, except she has flaming locks of auburn hair, bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”
The interlude moves into a cover of “Jolene,...
Beyoncé altered the lyrics to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on ‘Cowboy Carter’
On “Dolly P,” an interlude on Cowboy Carter, Parton gives a message to Beyoncé.
“Hey, Ms. Honey Bee, it’s Dolly P.,” she says. “You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when, except she has flaming locks of auburn hair, bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”
The interlude moves into a cover of “Jolene,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The second track on Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé’s country album on the cover of which the singer wears red, white, and blue, and carries an American flag — is a take on a song by notoriously British band, The Beatles. At first glance, the cover of “Blackbird,” while beautiful, may seem like an outlier. Other artists featured on the album include country icons like Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, and Willie Nelson. The Beatles’ song makes more sense on the album than it may initially seem, though.
Beyoncé covers The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ on ‘Cowboy Carter’
Cowboy Carter features a luminous, true-to-the-original cover of “Blackbird.” Beyoncé sings the song, accompanied by the harmonies of Black country artists Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Brittney Spencer, and Reyna Roberts. The folky, White Album classic is an unexpected addition to the country album. It’s also a crucial one.
Paul McCartney, who wrote the song in 1968, explained his inspiration for “Blackbird.
Beyoncé covers The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ on ‘Cowboy Carter’
Cowboy Carter features a luminous, true-to-the-original cover of “Blackbird.” Beyoncé sings the song, accompanied by the harmonies of Black country artists Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Brittney Spencer, and Reyna Roberts. The folky, White Album classic is an unexpected addition to the country album. It’s also a crucial one.
Paul McCartney, who wrote the song in 1968, explained his inspiration for “Blackbird.
- 3/29/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Today is officially a “marvelous day” in Dolly Parton’s life since she practically willed Beyoncé’s cover of “Jolene,” on the just-released Cowboy Carter album, into existence a couple of years ago.
Back when Trevor Noah was hosting The Daily Show, he asked Parton about a rumor he’d heard that she would like Beyoncé to put her spin on it. As included in a recent Threads post, Noah wanted to know why, with 400 extant versions of the tune already in the universe, she was so set on Bey?...
Back when Trevor Noah was hosting The Daily Show, he asked Parton about a rumor he’d heard that she would like Beyoncé to put her spin on it. As included in a recent Threads post, Noah wanted to know why, with 400 extant versions of the tune already in the universe, she was so set on Bey?...
- 3/29/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is finally here and fans of both country and pop are poring over the album. While the artist behind it made a point to say, “This ain’t a country album. This is a Beyoncé album,” the record has its share of country songs, sounds, and signifiers. But as with nearly everything she does, Beyoncé makes the genre her own — with captivating results.
There are cameos by country legends, features by genre-flouting pop stars, and introductions to hot new talent. But at the core, Beyoncé is...
There are cameos by country legends, features by genre-flouting pop stars, and introductions to hot new talent. But at the core, Beyoncé is...
- 3/29/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh and Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Cowboy Carter sees Beyoncé exploring the country genre, with notable guests like Willie Nelson, but it is also an opportunity for her to show off her operatic skill. Album cut “Daughter” features the famous Italian aria “Caro Mio Ben.”
The acoustic guitar-led track tells a melodramatic, violent tale, with lines like “Now I ripped your dress and you’re all black and blue/ Look what you made me do.” It references Christian imagery, from rosaries to chapels, before Beyoncé launches an impressive rendition of “Caro Mio Ben,” which was written...
The acoustic guitar-led track tells a melodramatic, violent tale, with lines like “Now I ripped your dress and you’re all black and blue/ Look what you made me do.” It references Christian imagery, from rosaries to chapels, before Beyoncé launches an impressive rendition of “Caro Mio Ben,” which was written...
- 3/29/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Beyoncé tapped several notable guest vocalists for Cowboy Carter, including Willie Nelson and Post Malone, but perhaps the most notable is her own daughter, Rumi Carter. On album cut “Protector,” six-year-old Rumi can be heard saying, “Mom, can I hear the lullaby please?” The query leads into an emotional acoustic ballad that sees Beyoncé celebrating her children, twins Rumi and Sir and 12-year-old Blue Ivy.
“And I will lead you down that road if you lose your way/ Born to be a protector,” the singer intones on the soulful track.
“And I will lead you down that road if you lose your way/ Born to be a protector,” the singer intones on the soulful track.
- 3/29/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Grammy-winner Beyonce has revamped lyrics of Dolly Parton’s iconic 1973 song ‘Jolene’, as she covered the track for her album ‘Cowboy Carter’. Beyonce’s country-themed album has 27 tracks that not only comprises the ‘Jolene’ cover with new lyrics, but also an interlude from Parton herself.
A big alteration was made to the chorus, with the original having Parton pleading with another woman. Beyonce changed the lyrics where she gives a strict warning to the woman to not “come for my man,” reports dailymail.co.uk.
The ‘Naughty Girl’ hitmaker also made changes to lyrics in the verses, where Parton had originally sung about the woman’s beauty.
Towards the end of the second verse, Beyonce changed the words to show that she had the confidence her man would stay by her side.
Earlier this month, Parton had hinted that Beyonce may have covered ‘Jolene’.
A big alteration was made to the chorus, with the original having Parton pleading with another woman. Beyonce changed the lyrics where she gives a strict warning to the woman to not “come for my man,” reports dailymail.co.uk.
The ‘Naughty Girl’ hitmaker also made changes to lyrics in the verses, where Parton had originally sung about the woman’s beauty.
Towards the end of the second verse, Beyonce changed the words to show that she had the confidence her man would stay by her side.
Earlier this month, Parton had hinted that Beyonce may have covered ‘Jolene’.
- 3/29/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Beyoncé has officially released Act II: Cowboy Carter, the follow-up to her Grammy-winning album Renaissance.
Featuring a 27-song tracklist, this is not only Beyoncé’s first country album, but it’s also the second installment in a potential trilogy or series of albums beginning with Renaissance.
Earlier this week, she released the complete tracklist on her Instagram, which includes a cover of Dolly Parton’s classic hit “Jolene,” as well as a collaboration with genre legend Willie Nelson on a song titled “Smoke Hour.” Post Malone is also featured on the track “Levii’s Jeans,” while Miley Cyrus is a guest vocalist on “II Most Wanted.”
On Friday, Cyrus and Post Malone took to social media to celebrate the album, with the latter calling it “beautiful.” Cyrus also wrote in an Instagram post, “I’ve loved Beyoncé since long before I had the opportunity to meet & work with her. My...
Featuring a 27-song tracklist, this is not only Beyoncé’s first country album, but it’s also the second installment in a potential trilogy or series of albums beginning with Renaissance.
Earlier this week, she released the complete tracklist on her Instagram, which includes a cover of Dolly Parton’s classic hit “Jolene,” as well as a collaboration with genre legend Willie Nelson on a song titled “Smoke Hour.” Post Malone is also featured on the track “Levii’s Jeans,” while Miley Cyrus is a guest vocalist on “II Most Wanted.”
On Friday, Cyrus and Post Malone took to social media to celebrate the album, with the latter calling it “beautiful.” Cyrus also wrote in an Instagram post, “I’ve loved Beyoncé since long before I had the opportunity to meet & work with her. My...
- 3/29/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Beyoncé dropped the tracklist of her highly-anticipated country album. Dolly Parton reacts to a cover of her hit song “Jolene.” What does she think about the crossover artist taking on one of her biggest songs? Keep reading for all the details.
Cowboy Carter Tracklist
Beyoncé surprised everyone by announcing during the Super Bowl in February that she’s been secretly recording a country music album. She jumped right into the genre by releasing two tracks off the upcoming album, including “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
Country radio was initially reluctant to play the songs but eventually gave in due to high demand. More information has come out about the album. Cowboy Carter drops on Friday, March 29.
Dolly Parton/Credit: Dolly Parton Instagram
Days before the release, the singer shared a post on social media with artwork of the song titles on a vintage poster. The tracklist includes 26 songs:
“American Requiem” “Blackbird” “16 Carriages...
Cowboy Carter Tracklist
Beyoncé surprised everyone by announcing during the Super Bowl in February that she’s been secretly recording a country music album. She jumped right into the genre by releasing two tracks off the upcoming album, including “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
Country radio was initially reluctant to play the songs but eventually gave in due to high demand. More information has come out about the album. Cowboy Carter drops on Friday, March 29.
Dolly Parton/Credit: Dolly Parton Instagram
Days before the release, the singer shared a post on social media with artwork of the song titles on a vintage poster. The tracklist includes 26 songs:
“American Requiem” “Blackbird” “16 Carriages...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
Cowboy Carter has arrived in areas of the world where it’s already Friday — i.e., New Zealand and Australia — and more details about Beyoncé’s new album have emerged.
Yesterday’s reveal of the Cowboy Carter track list confirmed that the album featured her long-rumored cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” but the Australasian release also brings news that “Blackbiird” — stylized with double i’s on the track list — is actually a cover of the Beatles’ White Album classic “Blackbird,” a song that Paul McCartney penned in tribute to the Little Rock Nine.
Yesterday’s reveal of the Cowboy Carter track list confirmed that the album featured her long-rumored cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” but the Australasian release also brings news that “Blackbiird” — stylized with double i’s on the track list — is actually a cover of the Beatles’ White Album classic “Blackbird,” a song that Paul McCartney penned in tribute to the Little Rock Nine.
- 3/28/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has officially been released in international markets, including New Zealand and Australia, revealing more details about the album and its special guests.
Cowboy Carter is presented in the style of a country radio program, with country music icons Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell all taking turns as DJs.
The album includes a pair of covers: Parton’s “Jolene” and The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” It also includes collaborations with Miley Cyrus (“II Most Wanted”), Post Malone (“Levii’s Jeans”), and Shaboozey (“Spaghettii”).
All told, Cowboy Carter spans 27 tracks (including interstitials) with a runtime of one hour and 18 minutes.
Act II: Cowboy Carter is the next chapter of Beyoncé’s Renaissance trilogy, which kicked off in 2023 with her album of the same name.
Cowboy Carter Tracklist:
01. Ameriican Requiem
02. Blackbird (The Beatles Cover)
03. 16 Carriages
04. Protector
05. My Rose
06. Smoke Hour with Willie Nelson
07. Texas Hold ‘Em
08. Bodyguard
09. Dolly...
Cowboy Carter is presented in the style of a country radio program, with country music icons Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell all taking turns as DJs.
The album includes a pair of covers: Parton’s “Jolene” and The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” It also includes collaborations with Miley Cyrus (“II Most Wanted”), Post Malone (“Levii’s Jeans”), and Shaboozey (“Spaghettii”).
All told, Cowboy Carter spans 27 tracks (including interstitials) with a runtime of one hour and 18 minutes.
Act II: Cowboy Carter is the next chapter of Beyoncé’s Renaissance trilogy, which kicked off in 2023 with her album of the same name.
Cowboy Carter Tracklist:
01. Ameriican Requiem
02. Blackbird (The Beatles Cover)
03. 16 Carriages
04. Protector
05. My Rose
06. Smoke Hour with Willie Nelson
07. Texas Hold ‘Em
08. Bodyguard
09. Dolly...
- 3/28/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Beyoncé shared a new post on social media in which she seemingly dropped the track list of her new album, Cowboy Carter. The album includes collaborations with country music icons like Dolly Parton and Linda Martell.
The graphic, set to look like a rodeo poster, showcases that March 29 is when the album will be released. Previously released songs like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” appear next to titles like, “Ameriican Requiem,” “Blackbiird,” “Protector,” “My Rose,” “Bodyguard,” “Daughter,” “Spaghettii,” “Alliigator Tears,” “Smoke Hour II,” “Just for Fun,” “II Most Wanted,” “Levii’s Jeans,” “Flamenco,” “Ya Ya,” “Oh Louisiana,” “Desert Eagle,” “Riiverdance,” “Tyrant,” “II Hands II Heaven,” “Sweet Honey Buckin'” and “Amen.”
“Dolly P” appears in the poster, which is a nod to Parton’s song “Jolene,” which is rumored to be one of the songs Beyoncé is set to cover.
A nod to Martell, a first Black country artist who was...
The graphic, set to look like a rodeo poster, showcases that March 29 is when the album will be released. Previously released songs like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” appear next to titles like, “Ameriican Requiem,” “Blackbiird,” “Protector,” “My Rose,” “Bodyguard,” “Daughter,” “Spaghettii,” “Alliigator Tears,” “Smoke Hour II,” “Just for Fun,” “II Most Wanted,” “Levii’s Jeans,” “Flamenco,” “Ya Ya,” “Oh Louisiana,” “Desert Eagle,” “Riiverdance,” “Tyrant,” “II Hands II Heaven,” “Sweet Honey Buckin'” and “Amen.”
“Dolly P” appears in the poster, which is a nod to Parton’s song “Jolene,” which is rumored to be one of the songs Beyoncé is set to cover.
A nod to Martell, a first Black country artist who was...
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Pop superstar Beyoncé has released the tracklist for her latest album, a foray into country music titled Cowboy Carter, which is set for release on Thursday and will include a cover of a beloved Dolly Parton classic and a guest appearance from genre legend Willie Nelson.
The tracklist was revealed on the singer’s Instagram account Wednesday in anticipation of her follow-up to the smash hit Renaissance album, released in 2022 to universal acclaim. Named in the graphic image that displays the new album’s tracks is “Jolene,” one of Parton’s most beloved and covered tracks, having previously been covered by the late Olivia Newton-John, The White Stripes and Miley Cyrus, among others. The rodeo poster-style track confirms its inclusion and also touts guest Nelson on a track titled “Smoke Hour.”
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The tracklist for Beyoncé’s 2024 release, Cowboy Carter.
The tracklist was revealed on the singer’s Instagram account Wednesday in anticipation of her follow-up to the smash hit Renaissance album, released in 2022 to universal acclaim. Named in the graphic image that displays the new album’s tracks is “Jolene,” one of Parton’s most beloved and covered tracks, having previously been covered by the late Olivia Newton-John, The White Stripes and Miley Cyrus, among others. The rodeo poster-style track confirms its inclusion and also touts guest Nelson on a track titled “Smoke Hour.”
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The tracklist for Beyoncé’s 2024 release, Cowboy Carter.
- 3/27/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ahead of the release of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter in two days, the singer has finally shared the track list for her country-flavored follow-up to Renaissance.
In addition to the already-released singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” Cowboy Carter also has tracks name-checking country legends like Willie Nelson (“Smoke Break”), the pioneering Linda Martell (“The Linda Martell Show”) and Dolly Parton; the latter is represented with “Dolly P” and a cover of “Jolene” that Parton previously hinted at.
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In addition to the already-released singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” Cowboy Carter also has tracks name-checking country legends like Willie Nelson (“Smoke Break”), the pioneering Linda Martell (“The Linda Martell Show”) and Dolly Parton; the latter is represented with “Dolly P” and a cover of “Jolene” that Parton previously hinted at.
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- 3/27/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Beyoncé has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album, Cowboy Carter, which is set for release this Friday, March 29th. Update: The album has been released internationally. Cowboy Carter includes tracks with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, as well as covers of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell act as radio DJs on the album.
Earlier this month, Dolly Parton let it slip that Beyoncé had recorded a cover of “Jolene.” “I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that,” Parton explained. “I love her! She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”
“Jolene” is in fact on Cowboy Carter, but that’s not all! Parton herself is apparently a featured guest on the album, as is fellow country music legend Willie Nelson.
Other song titles include “American Requiem,” “Black Bird,...
Earlier this month, Dolly Parton let it slip that Beyoncé had recorded a cover of “Jolene.” “I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that,” Parton explained. “I love her! She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”
“Jolene” is in fact on Cowboy Carter, but that’s not all! Parton herself is apparently a featured guest on the album, as is fellow country music legend Willie Nelson.
Other song titles include “American Requiem,” “Black Bird,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Beyoncé is teasing her new project!
Act 2: Cowboy Carter arrives Friday (March 29), and the superstar just revealed the tracklist ahead of the album’s release.
There are several songs of note, including “Jolene,” which Dolly Parton previously revealed would likely appear on the album, as well as “The Linda Martell Show,” a reference to one of the first Black commercially successful artists in country and the first to play the Opry, via Variety.
The track list does not reveal whether “Dolly P” and “Smoke Hour Willie Nelson” mean that the two country stars will appear on the record.
She is also about to accept a big award next week!
Check out the track list…
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Act 2: Cowboy Carter arrives Friday (March 29), and the superstar just revealed the tracklist ahead of the album’s release.
There are several songs of note, including “Jolene,” which Dolly Parton previously revealed would likely appear on the album, as well as “The Linda Martell Show,” a reference to one of the first Black commercially successful artists in country and the first to play the Opry, via Variety.
The track list does not reveal whether “Dolly P” and “Smoke Hour Willie Nelson” mean that the two country stars will appear on the record.
She is also about to accept a big award next week!
Check out the track list…
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- 3/27/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
We all know how tight and hectic the work schedules are in Hollywood. Everyone in the town goes with this pattern. Meanwhile, can you imagine the same for a child actor? Miley Cyrus, who rose to fame from a very early age with her role on the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, experienced this heavy burden.
Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana | Credit: Hannah Montana
Looking back at her early days’ work schedule, last year, the star in the twelfth edition of her Used to Be Young TikTok video series recalled all those things.
Suggested“A mistake she’s going to regret forever”: ‘Jolene’ Singer Dolly Parton Delivers an Ultimatum To Miley Cyrus After Family Feud Spirals Out of Control
After hearing her, many fans came together to criticize Disney for exploiting child labor law and making them work on such a typical strict schedule.
Miley Cyrus Recalled Her Work...
Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana | Credit: Hannah Montana
Looking back at her early days’ work schedule, last year, the star in the twelfth edition of her Used to Be Young TikTok video series recalled all those things.
Suggested“A mistake she’s going to regret forever”: ‘Jolene’ Singer Dolly Parton Delivers an Ultimatum To Miley Cyrus After Family Feud Spirals Out of Control
After hearing her, many fans came together to criticize Disney for exploiting child labor law and making them work on such a typical strict schedule.
Miley Cyrus Recalled Her Work...
- 3/23/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Dr. Dre made his first late-night television appearance in three decades last night, stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live after earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The rapper spoke to host Jimmy Kimmel in a lengthy interview about his career, with Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent later joining the conversation.
During the interview, Dr. Dre shared his enthusiasm for getting the star, his unlikely fans (which have apparently included a group of nuns), and the collaborative process of making music. “Do artists from other genres often approach you...
During the interview, Dr. Dre shared his enthusiasm for getting the star, his unlikely fans (which have apparently included a group of nuns), and the collaborative process of making music. “Do artists from other genres often approach you...
- 3/20/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
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