Beyoncé’s cover of ‘Jolene’ shows another side of Southern femininity

Apr 23 2024 by Fast Company

The threat of infidelity is the same, but how the two women negotiate it is a reflection of their age, race, and experiences of womanhood.

On her new album, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé puts a new spin on Dolly Parton’s classic song, “Jolene.” Though the album has achieved critical acclaim and commercial success from the start, it has also attracted some pushback.

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