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Jack White Honors Dolly Parton with Live "Jolene" Cover
26 Aug
Summary
- Jack White performed "Jolene" live in London as a tribute.
- Beyoncé's recent "Jolene" interpolation peaked at number seven.
- Dolly Parton passed away at age 80 after a cancer battle.
Rock musician Jack White honored the recently deceased country music icon Dolly Parton with a live rendition of her famous song "Jolene" on Tuesday, August 25th. The performance took place in London at the Eventim Apollo.
White shared a portion of his tribute on Instagram, beginning with the lyric "Your beauty is beyond compare." This act of remembrance occurred just hours after Parton's team announced her death. She passed away at the age of 80 in Nashville after a "brief battle with cancer."
Parton's "Jolene", originally released in 1973, was a significant hit, topping the Hot Country Songs chart. The song has inspired numerous covers, including a recent interpolation by Beyoncé from her album Cowboy Carter, which reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 in 2024. The White Stripes, Jack White's former duo, also released a studio cover in 2000.
This heartfelt performance by White serves as a posthumous tribute to Parton's enduring legacy in music. Her impact continues to resonate, with her songs being reinterpreted by contemporary artists.
