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Bad Wolves Feat. Dolly Parton “Jolene”

And the tributes keep rolling in…

This one is by rock band Bad Wolves, who are known for their covers (like their badass version of The Cranberries “Zombie”)  and they just released their version of the late, great Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” with approved vocals from Dolly on the track.

They had been working on the song prior to Dolly’s passing, with hopes to have her on the track.

Sadly, that didn’t happen. For obvious reasons.

But after her passing, her estate approved previously recorded vocals, and it was mixed down to a pretty cool version of the Country classic.


Now, all proceeds to this version of “Jolene” go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. And all the teens featured in the music video are from the Nashville School of Rock, as Dolly would have wanted.

Get the song, and more info here: https://badwolvesnation.com/

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Miley Cyrus Dolly Parton Tribute

This past weekend, Miley Cyrus performed for the first time since 2022, taking the stage for two nights at The Hollywood Bowl, and she did a sweet tribute to her Godmother, the late, great Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away this past August.

First she told a pretty cool story involving her experience with Dolly at the Hollywood Bowl:

She then followed up her story by performing “Jolene”:

Soooo good.

Miley is one of those artists who has definitely grown on me these past few years, and has really proven herself as an incredible talent.

Also, rumors are swirling that she could be the next Super Bowl Half-Time Show performer…

I’d totally be down with that.

 

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Ella Langley’s Dolly Parton Tribute

The tributes keep pouring in…

As you’re probably aware, the world lost it’s beacon of light Dolly Parton this past Tuesday.

It still doesn’t feel real.

I usually don’t get hard by celebrity passings, but Dolly’s for some reason shook me.

Maybe because she seemed like family, even though we have never met. I think a lot of people felt that way about her.

And the tributes continue to happen worldwide, and the latest that caught my attention is Ella Langley’s version of “Jolene” that the broke out this past Friday night in Auburn, AL.

Soooo good:

@emily.these.days Last night in Auburn, @Ella Langley said, “Tonight’s show didn’t feel right without doing something like this” and proceeded to sing “Jolene” in honor of @Dolly Parton. One of my favorite moments from the night 🦋 #ellalangley #dollyparton #concert #auburn #fyp ♬ original sound – Emily 🦋

Such a cool version. Dolly would approve, I’m sure.

In case you weren’t aware, Ella is one of the biggest stars right now.

Not just in Country music, but worldwide, thanks to her massive hit “Choosing Texas”, which could hit a record 20 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. (I so hope it does!!!)

And for those living under a rock, here’s “Choosing Texas”:

Anyhow, I’m hating the reason for the Dolly tributes, but I’m sure enjoying seeing some of the best honor THE BEST.

I’m sure Dolly is feeling all the love wherever she is…

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Cletus T. Judd “Riley Green”

I love me a good parody, and Cletus T. Judd knocked it out of the park with this one.

If you weren’t aware, Cletus is the resident Country parody singer, and has been around for decades.

His latest offering?

A song that parodies Doly Parton’s classic “Jolene”… it’s called “Riley Green”, and it’s all about the Country Music heartthrob:

I don’t know why, but I always love these.

Also, Riley Green is totally unfair to all the men out there.

I get it.

 

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Dolly Parton/Eurythmics Mash-Up

It’s the day after the Presidential Election, and I’m not going to get politcal at all.  We have to much of it on social media, so I’m here to throw out some distractions, like the latest mash-up from one of my favorite content creators “There, I Ruined It”.

Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” mashed with Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This):

It works, right?

You’re welcome for this.

Also, get more gloriousness like this at https://www.youtube.com/@ThereIRuinedIt

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Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” Black Sabbath Style

Have you ever wondered what Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” would sound like if it were performed by Black Sabbath?

Yeah, me neither.

But now you will know what that would sound like, thanks to Moonic Productions:

Ok, I actually love that.

Like, if I were still in a cover band, I would want to perform it this way.

Check out more fun stuff from Moonic Productions on their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonicproductions

In other Dolly news, she will be releasing her own line of wine, and I fully support this.

Read more here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13360351/dolly-parton-wine-range-alcoholic-drinks.html

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Beyonce “Jolene”

Beyonce’s highly anticipated “Renaissance Act II: Cowboy Carter” dropped this morning, and what I wanted o hear was her take on Dolly Parton’s iconic “Jolene”, and Beyonce delivered and then some.

She went a rewrote the song from a much stronger woman’s perspective- basically going from the plea “Please don’t take my man” to “Just you try, fool”.


Personally, I think it’s a really cool take on the song. I know Country traditionalists will be freaking out and saying “that ain’t Country” and blowing a total fuse when they hear it. I can feel the heads exploding over here.  But, let’s be honest, Dolly’s version, although a classic, is basically a woman begging another woman not to take her man. That’s dumb. First of all, her man should know better. Second of all, why beg a woman to stay away? You’re giving Jolene all the power. Tell that redheaded hussy to go ahead and try.

This is probably why I’m not a songwriter.

Just in case you need a refresher, here’s the original version:


And really, who is dumb enough to mess with Dolly?

 

Which version do you prefer?

Dolly’s classic, or Beyonce’s hot take?

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Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John “Jolene”

When I heard that Dolly Parton had recorded a duet with Olivia Newton-John covering her iconic “Jolene”, I immediately had to look it up and take a listen.

Ommggggg… weekend = MADE!

This duet is a part of Dolly’s upcoming Rock album which will featured collabs with everyone from Stevie Nicks to Steven Tyler to Steve Perry.

Needless to say, I’m just a little bit excited for it.

 

Once again, DOLLY FOR PRESIDENT!

 

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