Beyonce

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Beyoncé's Transformative Take on Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' in 'Cowboy Carter' Album

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Discover how Beyoncé redefines Dolly Parton's classic hit in her latest album 'Cowboy Carter' with a twist of warning and empowerment!

Beyoncé has taken the music world by storm once again with her rendition of Dolly Parton's iconic song 'Jolene' on her most recent album, 'Cowboy Carter.' The Queen Bey's unique interpretation of the 1973 classic showcases a blend of empowerment and warning, setting a new standard in the music industry. Incorporating influences ranging from the Beatles to the blues, Beyoncé's eighth album transcends genres, captivating audiences with her unparalleled talent and creativity.

Not only does 'Cowboy Carter' feature Beyoncé's mesmerizing 'Jolene' cover, but it also includes collaborations with music legends like Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Miley Cyrus. The album's 27 tracks spanning 80 minutes offer a glimpse into Beyoncé's versatility and innovation, pushing boundaries and reshaping the country music landscape.

Beyoncé's musical journey with 'Cowboy Carter' delves into uncharted territory, showcasing her ability to infuse diverse influences seamlessly. From incorporating Italian opera elements to covering the Beatles' 'Blackbird,' Beyoncé's album challenges industry norms and captivates listeners with its bold creativity.

In a career spanning over three decades, Beyoncé continues to redefine music and inspire audiences worldwide with her groundbreaking projects. 'Cowboy Carter' stands as a testament to Beyoncé's unwavering commitment to artistic evolution and pushing the boundaries of creativity, solidifying her status as a music icon for generations to come.

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Beyonce's 'Jolene' Cover Updates Dolly Parton's Song Lyrics (Variety)

Beyoncé puts her own spin on Dolly Parton's 1973 classic 'Jolene' on her latest album 'Cowboy Carter.'

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Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter review – from hoedown to full-blown genre ... (The Guardian)

The musician's eighth album straddles the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the blues – and Becky with the Good Hair via Dolly Parton's Jolene.

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Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus all feature ... (ABC News)

Beyoncé has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, but for all the caps she's worn, the Houston-bred megastar's cowboy hat has stayed within ...

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Beyoncé's Version of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' Is a Threat (Vulture)

Beyoncé doesn't have time to waste begging and pleading with that hussy Jolene. While Dolly Parton kindly asked, Beyoncé issues a warning.

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Beyoncé drops 'Cowboy Carter' and hold on to your horses ... (CNN)

Queen Bey's new “Act II - Cowboy Carter” has arrived, and Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell are some of the artists to ...

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Beyoncé's first country music foray drew harsh criticism—here's how ... (CNBC)

Beyoncé "did not feel welcomed" into country music after a 2016 Country Music Awards performance. Her response to the criticism led to a No.

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Cowboy Carter Features Rumi Carter, Beyoncé's Daughter, on ... (Variety)

Beyoncé enlists her daughter Rumi Carter for a brief moment on 'Protector,' included on her latest album 'Cowboy Carter.'

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Cowboy Carter: How Beyonce used The Beatles, Dolly Parton to ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Across 27 tracks and 80 minutes, Beyoncé re-imagines the traditional country album while drawing inspiration from the giants of the genre.

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Leave It To Beyoncé to Sing Italian Opera on Her Country Album (ELLE.com)

But then again, “this ain't a country album, this is a Beyoncé album.”

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How Beyoncé Changed the Music Industry (TIME)

Over the course of her three-decade career, the musical superstar has challenged industry conventions and superficial assumptions about her art by doing things ...

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Every Beyoncé Album, Ranked (Vulture)

When tasked with the fool's errand of ranking every Queen Bey album, where does one even begin? We considered the factors that made Beyoncé Knowles into the ...

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16 Looks That Defined Each Style Era of Beyoncé's Career: From ... (WWD)

16 Looks That Defined Each Style Era of Beyoncé's Career: From 'Dangerously in Love' to 'Cowboy Carter'. See the Grammy winner in Elie Saab, Armani Prive, Gucci ...

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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Breakdown: Shaboozey, Blackbird Cover ... (Variety)

A deep dive into Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter,' from Miley Cyrus and Shaboozey to a cover of the Beatles' 'Blackbird' and more.

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BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead...

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'Cowboy Carter' includes a 'Jolene' cover, but Beyoncé brings added ... (USA TODAY)

Beyoncé covered Dolly Parton's 1973 hit "Jolene" on her new album "Cowboy Carter." Here's what to know about the new version with new lyrics.

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Are There Visuals for Beyoncé Cowboy Carter: Act ii Yet? (Vulture)

Despite releasing a teaser trailer and dropping hints that in-demand artist and model, Nadia Lee Cohen, would direct, Beyoncé has once again refused to give us ...

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Beyoncé: Singer praised for 'impressive' country album Cowboy Carter (BBC News)

Critics and fans have welcomed the singer's new album Cowboy Carter, which was released on Friday.

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I saw Beyoncé get booed at the CMAs. I've been waiting for 'Cowboy ... (MSNBC)

Beyoncé's new album "Act II: Cowboy Carter" is her response to her not feeling welcomed in the country music space. Many Black fans of the country music ...

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A new moment to arise: Beyoncé's cover of the Beatles' Blackbird is ... (The Guardian)

Penned by Paul McCartney as tribute to the civil rights movement, and featuring Black female country artists, it makes perfect sense for the superstar to ...

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Beyoncé Releases 'Cowboy Carter' Album (Hollywood Reporter)

Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé has officially dropped her country album, which features songs '16 Carriages,' 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Jolene' and 'Smoke Hour.

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Beyoncé Is Boldly Defying Country's Stereotypes (TIME)

Beyoncé is country's latest outlaw—and challenging the genre's racist and sexist aesthetics, writes Taylor Crumpton.

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Beyoncé's Daughter Rumi Joins Her On 'Cowboy Carter' Song ... (Forbes)

Beyoncé's new album “Cowboy Carter” features the vocals of a very special guest: Her six-year-old daughter Rumi. Listen to “Protector” and read the ...

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Beyoncé's Younger Daughter, Rumi Carter, Joins Her on New Song ... (ELLE.com)

The 6-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z (and twin sibling of Sir) is featured on her superstar mother's new album, Cowboy Carter. The track “Protector” ...

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Is Here, and It's Much More Than Country (The New York Times)

The superstar's new LP is a 27-track tour of popular music with a Beatles cover, cameos by Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, and features from Miley Cyrus and ...

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Miley Cyrus, Post Malone Thank Beyonce for 'Cowboy Carter' Collabs (Variety)

Miley Cyrus and Post Malone thanked Beyonce for collaborating with them on the 'Cowboy Carter' songs 'II Most Wanted' and 'Levii's Jeans.'

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Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus Release 'II Most Wanted' (Vulture)

Beyoncé links with Miley Cyrus for 'II Most Wanted.' Is that Old Blue Jeans on the 'Cowboy Carter' album cover?

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The Meaning Behind Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus's Gorgeous New ... (Cosmopolitan.com)

Beyoncé just dropped Cowboy Carter and blessed us with 27 songs—including a stunning duet with Miley Cyrus called “II Most Wanted” that has already become ...

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Beyoncé Takes on Italian Opera for 'Cowboy Carter' Track 'Daughter' (The New York Times)

On the star's new album, the track “Daughter” includes her take on an 18th-century Italian song most often heard in classical music recitals.

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Miley Cyrus Calls Beyoncé 'Everything And More' As Artists ... (Forbes)

Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter” featured artists including Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and a number of up-and-coming Black country artists, ...

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Cowboy Carter Review: Every Thought We Had While Listening to ... (Glamour)

Glamour staff gathered on the day of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter's release to review and listen and share our thoughts.

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How Beyoncé answered Dolly Parton's call and switched up the ... (CNN)

During a 2022 interview with “The Daily Show,” Parton was asked about the hundreds of cover versions of her 1973 country classic “Jolene” and the one artist yet ...

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Beyoncé's Best Lyrics on 'Cowboy Carter' (Variety)

Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter' pushes the boundaries of country music with a colorful selection of unforgettably quick-witted one-liners.

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Beyonce Planned Cowboy Carter Release Before Renaissance ... (Variety)

For 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyonce watched Western movies such as "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Urban Cowboy" and more while recording songs.

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Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: new country album drops to praise (FRANCE 24)

Fans and critics alike are lavishing praise on "Cowboy Carter," Beyonce's rhinestone-studded, history-rich honky tonk of an album that's rising in the ...

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"Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé's first country album, has arrived (CBS News)

Beyoncé's new album, featuring collaborations with some of country music's biggest names, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, has already reached No.

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Review: Star-studded new Beyoncé album a 'genre-defying opus' (TVNZ)

In the days leading up to the release of Act ll: Cowboy Carter, the pop superstar said this "ain't a Country album" but "a 'Beyoncé' album" — and she was ...

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Beyoncé Misses The Point Of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' (Forbes)

Beyoncé's new album, “Cowboy Carter,” features a cover of Dolly Parton's classic “Jolene,” sparking backlash online.

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Robert Randolph talks performing on new Beyoncé album, "Cowboy ... (CBS News)

Robert Randolph says Beyoncé's new country album, "Cowboy Carter," is giving hope to new artists.

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A Brief Literary History of the Murder Ballad, in Honor of Beyoncé's ... (Literary Hub)

What I am most fascinated by is the pastiche in Cowboy Carter. For as she paid tribute to disco in Renaissance, on the new record Bey is laying laurels for ...

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Dolly Parton wished for Beyoncé to cover "Jolene" years before ... (CBS Cleveland)

In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."

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10 takeaways from Beyoncé's new album, 'Cowboy Carter' (NPR)

Is the much-hyped sequel to Renaissance a country album? In many ways, yes — but it's also a sprawling collage of disparate references, while remaining a ...

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Beyonce's epic 'Cowboy Carter' album 'redefines' country music to ... (FRANCE 24)

Fans and critics alike are lavishing praise on "Cowboy Carter," Beyonce's rhinestone-studded, history-rich honky tonk of an album that's rising in the ...

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