Jolene

music

Before examining Beyoncé’s relationship with the song, it is essential to understand the source material. The original "Jolene," written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973,...

Relationships

Carl Dean and Jolene are best known as the wife and husband at the center of a widely covered personal story that generated significant public interest. This overview focuses on...

music

Since Dolly Parton released 'Jolene' in 1973, the song’s pleading narrative and stark acoustic arrangement have drawn a steady stream of male reinterpretations. These covers a...

relationship

Pentatonix’s a cappella cover of Dolly Parton’s 1973 country classic “Jolene” is the most direct connection between the group and the legendary singer-songwriter. Writte...