Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ crowned as the greatest country song of all time
(Gray News) - Jolene has done it again, but this time it was something positive.
Rolling Stone crowned Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” as the greatest country song of all time.
On Friday, the publication posted the ‘200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time’ list, which ranged from Willie Nelson to Shania, from George Strait to Beyoncé.
However, the 78-year-old superstar took the No.1 spot.
“Jolene is Dolly Parton’s pinnacle as a singer, songwriter, and storyteller: the ultimate country heartbreak song,” the publication said.
According to Rolling Stone, Jolene” has inspired great interpretations by artists, but it’s the song that sums up Dolly Parton at her ‘realest and greatest.’
So far, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson and most recently Beyonce.
Queen Bey recorded the iconic song for her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter.
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