‘The barometer’: Beyoncé shares tribute to Dolly Parton as world mourns cultural icon
The legendary singers shared a moment when Parton herself asked Beyoncé to cover “Jolene,” which appeared on Beyoncé’s Grammy Award-winning
The legendary singers shared a moment when Parton herself asked Beyoncé to cover “Jolene,” which appeared on Beyoncé’s Grammy Award-winning “Cowboy Carter” album.
As the world mourns country icon Dolly Parton, Beyoncé joined the chorus of many who looked at the singer as “brilliant.”
In a post on her website, the “Dangerously In Love” singer remembered the singer fondly, as the two later collaborated on “Dolly P” and “Tyrant” from 2024’s “Cowboy Carter.” Parton personally requested that Queen Bey cover “Jolene,” one of her most iconic songs, which she coincidentally wrote on the same day she penned “I Will Always Love You,” which became one of the biggest songs of all time thanks to Whitney Houston’s cover.
“You were the barometer. The North Star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself,” the “Dangerously In Love” singer, 44, wrote via her website. “I am grateful for your art, your heart, your generosity, your humor, your entrepreneurship. I’m honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever. Thank you for your profound impact on the world. You are an angel who has made this world a happier place because of your joyful art. You are truly one of one. Rest peacefully.”
Parton’s family announced her death via social media on Tuesday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she died after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Parton called her a “global icon and humanitarian, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright and author.”
“A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that made us all feel like family,” the statement reads.
Hours after news of her death broke, President Donald Trump ordered all flags to be lowered to half-mast in tribute to Parton, who was widely known for her humanitarian efforts, her music, her acting and more.
Dionne Warwick, Keke Palmer and more paid tribute to Parton on social media.
“I will certainly miss her laugher [sic], jokes and her being. Rest well and in total peace my friend. My heart is heavy,” Warwick wrote. See some of the tributes below.
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