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“When I came up with the Jolene lick, all the musicians said: ‘Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: Dolly Parton recalls writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)

Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

Guitar World

Dolly Parton reveals the song she’s most proud of – and it’s not ‘Jolene’

Country music icon said the song in question was the ‘most personal’ to her

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’

As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire

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Agatha All Along reveals surprise connection to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’

News clipping identifies Agatha as the beauty with ‘flaming locks of auburn hair’

The Independent UK

Five classic concept albums that will take you on a sonic road-trip across America

The concept album is often viewed as an art form that is primarily focused on lyrical storytelling. But in these five key records, musical ambition, performance and production combine to take the listener on a road-trip through America.

The Conversation

Fans obsess over Dolly Parton’s look-alike sister: ‘Did we know Dolly had a twin?’

The “Jolene” singer has 11 siblings, including her 64-year-old sister Rachel

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton Was Surprised Beyoncé Changed “Jolene’s” Lyrics And Reveals How She Felt About It

Dolly Parton expected a "regular" version of her song from Beyoncé and said, "I think it was very bold of her." The post Dolly Parton Was Surprised Beyoncé Changed “Jolene’s” Lyrics And Reveals How She Felt About It first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Dolly Parton says it was ‘bold’ of Beyonce to change ‘Jolene’ lyrics without telling her

’I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t,’ singer said

The Independent UK

Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter review – takes country music by its plaid collar and sets it on fire

The Texan superstar’s eighth album is a thrilling 27-track journey through and beyond America’s roots music, and it feels like a genuine feast

The Guardian - UK

“I’m always ready for a kitty cat!” We gave Judas Priest legend Rob Halford a load of kittens to play with and asked him about heavy metal, becoming a gay icon and (sort of) being Dolly Parton's BFF

Rob Halford, a room full of kittens and a leather codpiece - what more could you ask for?

Metal Hammer

What’s so bad about a reboot? It doesn’t dilute the original, it adds to it

A new take, like Beyoncé’s cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene, only expands the work. So why do people love complaining?

The Guardian - AU

Dolly covers, Scottish kings and a chocolate surplus – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Dolly Parton hinted that Beyoncé's epic cover of Jolene was coming years ago

Here's the weird reason why Dolly Parton may have been the person responsible for Beyoncé's new cover of the iconic song, Jolene

Woman & Home

Beyoncé's holy Cowboy Carter is country

Texas pop diva's pen game has never been stronger, baring her soul and what it means to be American . . .

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Dolly Parton—Er, “Dolly P”—Gives Her Stamp of Approval to Beyoncé’s Cover of ‘Jolene’

The country music legend has wanted Bey to cover her classic song for years.

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Beyoncé To Cover Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' On New Album

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album, featuring 'Jolene' cover and Willie Nelson collaboration, excites fans and celebrates country music heritage.

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Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter track listing may include a Dolly Parton Jolene cover and fans are so pumped

A Beyonce Jolene cover is what we need right now.

Evening Standard

Cheltenham: Police searching for three missing children and mother following disappearance

Trio of siblings could be with their mum who is banned from their care, Gloucestershire Constabulary said

Metal Hammer

"She goes, 'I love your beard' and starts to clean it!" What happened when country icon Dolly Parton met Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend, Rob Halford

Two icons met in the most unusual of circumstances and it left an indelible impression on Rob Halford

The Guardian - US

Jon Stewart proposes Israel-Gaza peace plan: ‘Honestly, what is the alternative?’

Late-night hosts discuss war in the Middle East, Trump’s New York civil fraud penalties and South Carolina primary results

The Guardian - UK

Betrayal, bluegrass and Backwoods Barbie: Dolly Parton’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Fifty years after Parton released the album Jolene, we assess a catalogue that spans country, Christianity and weirdly chilling ballads

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