Dolly Parton; Beyoncé.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty; Kevin Mazur/WireImageThere might just be a country classic featured onBeyoncé’s new album.In aninterview withKnox Newson Friday for the 2024 season opening of Dollywood,Dolly Partonrevealed that one of her most famous songs — “Jolene” — might be featured on the “Formation” artist’s forthcoming country album,Cowboy Carter.When asked if rumors that Beyoncé, 42, recorded the country icon’s classic were true, Parton, 78, said: “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.“Beyoncé at NYFW in February 2024 in New York City.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty“I love her!” the “I Will Always Love You” performer said of Beyoncé. “She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”Parton said that she and the 32-time Grammy winner have kept in touch over the years.“We’ve kind of sent messages back and forth through the years. And she and her mother were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was great,” the9 to 5actor told the outlet.Last month,Parton also praised Beyoncéafter her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” — which she premiered during the2024 Super Bowl— debuted atop of theHot Country chart. She also made history when she becamethe first Black womanto ever reach No. 1 on the country chart thanks to “Texas Hold ‘Em."“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 yourBillboardHot Country number one single.”Parton added that she “can’t wait to hear the full album!”Her message came after the pop star revealed that the second act of herRenaissancealbum would be country. The first act focused on dance tracks.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Beyoncé at Crypto.com Arena at the Grammys in February 2024 in Los Angeles.Kevin Mazur/GettyBeyoncé announcedCowboy Carterduring the Super Bowl on Feb. 11. In acommercial for Verizonthat aired during the game, the actor/singer, who had already broken the internet in the clip, tried her best to break the company’s 5G cellular network.When none of her attempts prevailed, Beyoncé had one last idea: To “drop the new music.”Her rollout includedtwo new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” However, she appeared to be hinting at the genre shift for a while.At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé rocked a cowgirl hat, studded leather suit and a lace necktie that also resembled a bolero tie.
Dolly Parton; Beyoncé.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty; Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Emma McIntyre/Getty; Kevin Mazur/WireImage
There might just be a country classic featured onBeyoncé’s new album.In aninterview withKnox Newson Friday for the 2024 season opening of Dollywood,Dolly Partonrevealed that one of her most famous songs — “Jolene” — might be featured on the “Formation” artist’s forthcoming country album,Cowboy Carter.When asked if rumors that Beyoncé, 42, recorded the country icon’s classic were true, Parton, 78, said: “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.“Beyoncé at NYFW in February 2024 in New York City.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty“I love her!” the “I Will Always Love You” performer said of Beyoncé. “She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”Parton said that she and the 32-time Grammy winner have kept in touch over the years.“We’ve kind of sent messages back and forth through the years. And she and her mother were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was great,” the9 to 5actor told the outlet.Last month,Parton also praised Beyoncéafter her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” — which she premiered during the2024 Super Bowl— debuted atop of theHot Country chart. She also made history when she becamethe first Black womanto ever reach No. 1 on the country chart thanks to “Texas Hold ‘Em."“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 yourBillboardHot Country number one single.”Parton added that she “can’t wait to hear the full album!”Her message came after the pop star revealed that the second act of herRenaissancealbum would be country. The first act focused on dance tracks.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Beyoncé at Crypto.com Arena at the Grammys in February 2024 in Los Angeles.Kevin Mazur/GettyBeyoncé announcedCowboy Carterduring the Super Bowl on Feb. 11. In acommercial for Verizonthat aired during the game, the actor/singer, who had already broken the internet in the clip, tried her best to break the company’s 5G cellular network.When none of her attempts prevailed, Beyoncé had one last idea: To “drop the new music.”Her rollout includedtwo new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” However, she appeared to be hinting at the genre shift for a while.At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé rocked a cowgirl hat, studded leather suit and a lace necktie that also resembled a bolero tie.
There might just be a country classic featured onBeyoncé’s new album.
In aninterview withKnox Newson Friday for the 2024 season opening of Dollywood,Dolly Partonrevealed that one of her most famous songs — “Jolene” — might be featured on the “Formation” artist’s forthcoming country album,Cowboy Carter.
When asked if rumors that Beyoncé, 42, recorded the country icon’s classic were true, Parton, 78, said: “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."
Beyoncé at NYFW in February 2024 in New York City.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty
Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty
“I love her!” the “I Will Always Love You” performer said of Beyoncé. “She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”
Parton said that she and the 32-time Grammy winner have kept in touch over the years.
“We’ve kind of sent messages back and forth through the years. And she and her mother were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was great,” the9 to 5actor told the outlet.
Last month,Parton also praised Beyoncéafter her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” — which she premiered during the2024 Super Bowl— debuted atop of theHot Country chart. She also made history when she becamethe first Black womanto ever reach No. 1 on the country chart thanks to “Texas Hold ‘Em."
“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 yourBillboardHot Country number one single.”
Parton added that she “can’t wait to hear the full album!”
Her message came after the pop star revealed that the second act of herRenaissancealbum would be country. The first act focused on dance tracks.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Beyoncé at Crypto.com Arena at the Grammys in February 2024 in Los Angeles.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Beyoncé announcedCowboy Carterduring the Super Bowl on Feb. 11. In acommercial for Verizonthat aired during the game, the actor/singer, who had already broken the internet in the clip, tried her best to break the company’s 5G cellular network.
When none of her attempts prevailed, Beyoncé had one last idea: To “drop the new music.”
Her rollout includedtwo new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages." However, she appeared to be hinting at the genre shift for a while.
At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé rocked a cowgirl hat, studded leather suit and a lace necktie that also resembled a bolero tie.
source: people.com
