After sharing her newest album with the world, Cowboy Carter, it was learned that Beyoncé had done a cover of Country music icon Dolly Parton’s hit song Jolene.
It’s no surprise that Beyoncé’s voice sounds incredible while singing the song. And now Parton herself is sharing her thoughts on the cover as well.
“Wow, I just heard Jolene. Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it,” Dolly Parton wrote.
On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé announced her move into the Country Music scene by dropping two new songs, Texas Hold ‘Em and 16 Carriages.
If you haven’t listened to the songs yet, listen to them below.
Texas Hold ‘Em:
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16 Carriages:
The songs took the world by storm with her fans applauding her move to country music. Considering Beyoncé was born and raised in Houston, the move seems like a natural progression for the music icon.
However, the move was met by push back from other country music fans, and the music industry as a whole, with many radio stations refusing to play the two songs.
Yet, despite the push back, Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Country charts.
As a result, this isn’t the first time Dolly has spoken out, praising Beyoncé.
On Instagram, Dolly wrote, “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 singer. Can’t wait to hear the full album!”
Dolly’s statement was met with mixed feelings as some fans praised Dolly for welcoming Beyoncé with open arms while others weren’t as happy about it.
“If you are disagreeing with…checks notes, Dolly Parton, on what is country….maybe be more like Dolly,” one commenter wrote, as commenters claimed they thing “country music should sound like country music.”
“Another example of how Dolly treats everyone with respect,” another commenter added. “The Queeen has spoken. Can we support Bey already? Country is for everyone! Crossovers are a thing. Dolly has crossed over until there haven’t been any more overs to cross to and we have been there all the way.”
What are your thoughts?