The country icon had already given her approval to the new version.
The new version of ‘Jolene’ by Beyoncé is already one of the most listened-to songs on the new Cowboy Carter album.
However, Beyoncé’s reinterpretation of Dolly Parton’s 1973 song sees some changes in the lyrics. We could say that Bey’s version is decidedly stronger. We’ve moved from Dolly’s ‘Please, please, don’t take my man’ to a more threatening ‘I warn you, don’t come to take my man.’ But the lyrics have been reworked in several parts, to the extent that there was speculation Beyoncé would be added among the songwriters. However, this did not happen: Beyoncé chose not to sign the piece, which remains solely credited to Dolly Parton even in its new version, meaning Beyoncé is waiving her earnings as a songwriter.
Dolly had already expressed compliments for the new version, saying she was thrilled to have a cover on the album. Now she will likely be even happier.”
