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Beyoncé Honors 'Cowboy Carter' Collaborator Dolly Parton: ‘You Were the Barometer’ Beyoncé reimagined Parton's “Jolene” for her 2024 album Cowboy Carter By Charisma Madarang
Beyoncé paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country star's death on Tuesday at 80. The two collaborated on Beyoncé's 2024 groundbreaking album Cowboy Carter , which featured a reimagined version of Parton's 1973 classic "Jolene."
"Dolly, you were the barometer. The north star," penned Beyoncé on her website . "Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself. I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship."
The singer also looked back at their time working together and celebrated Parton's legacy. "I'm honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever," she continued. "Thank you for your profound impact on the world. You are an angel who has made this world a happier place because of your joyful art. You are truly one of one. Rest peacefully."
Along with the reworked cover of "Jolene" — which serves as a continuation to Lemonade 's " Sorry " — Parton also made memorable cameos throughout Cowboy Carter .
Appearing on Track 9, Parton appears in "Dolly P" for the interlude right before "Jolene" to deliver her signature wit and sparkle. "Hey miss Honey B, it's Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?" Parton offers on the track — a nod to Beyoncé's 2016 song and the "Becky with the good hair" line. "Reminding me of someone I knew back when, except she has flaming locks of auburn hair, bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color but it hurts just the same."
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