In a brief 20-second interlude titled “Dolly P” from her album Cowboy Carter, Dolly Parton playfully addresses Beyoncé, saying, “Hey, miss Honey Bey. It’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sang about? Reminded 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.”
Beyoncé’s rendition of the 1973 classic “Jolene” features a twist, with the Houston native warning Jolene to steer clear of her partner with the fierce declaration, “I’m warning you, don’t come for my man,” in place of the original pleading “please don’t take my man” refrain.
Parton commended Beyoncé’s bold approach to the song, expressing to E! News, “She wasn’t gonna go beg some other woman like I did. ‘Don’t steal my man.’ Shit, get out here, bitch. You ain’t stealin’ mine.” The exchange between the two iconic artists added a fresh perspective to the timeless classic, showcasing their mutual admiration and respect for each other’s artistry.