Dolly Parton has hailed Beyonce's Jolene cover a "very bold" move. The legendary country music singer , now 78, expressed her surprise and admiration for the 42-year-old Lemonade superstar's unique take on her cult classic song, which first appeared on Dolly's 13th studio album in 1974. "Well, I think it was very bold of her.
When they said she was gonna do Jolene, I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn't," she revealed. Despite Beyonce changing-up the song, the Dollywood star insists that she "loves what she did to" Jolene. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US .
READ MORE: Beyoncé fans wowed as star sings Italian Opera on country album Beyonce switched up her style with her new album ( Image: INSTAGRAM) She covered Dolly Parton's cult classic hit Jolene ( Image: Beyonce/Instagram) Speaking to E! News, Dolly revealed her thoughts: "As a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them." Beyonce's rendition appears on Cowboy Carter. The original track is known for its portrayal of a woman pleading with another not to take her man.
Dolly commented on the lyrical changes, "She wasn't gonna go beg some other woman like I did. Don't steal my man.' 'S***, get out here, b****.
You ain't stealin' mine! I was very proud of her album." She continued, praising Beyonce 's foray into country music and adding, "I thought she did a great job in country music, and I thought it was great. "And .
