Ever since country music legend Dolly Parton released “Jolene” in 1973, the haunting ballad has become a classic, captivating ...

Indeed, perhaps "Jolene" is also so appealing because it's open-ended — a choose-your-own-subtext song. While we know how upset the song's protagonist is, we're not quite sure how her story ends.

"Jolene," which was placed No. 63 on Rolling Stone 's 2024 list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, became an iconic song in Parton's discography and country music.

Jolene I’m a woman too / The games you play are nothing new / So you don’t want no heat with me Jolene, Beyoncé sings, firmly establishing that Jolene is not to cross her.

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene I’m warning you, woman, find you your own man Jolene, I know I’m a queen, Jolene I’m still a Creole banjee bitch from Louisianne (don’t try me) ...

Jolene." "Jolene" launched country singer Mindy Smith's career five years ago, when Parton said that it was her favorite version of the song.

“Jolene, Jolene, I’m warning you, don’t come for my man," she sings. The former Destiny's Child member also repeatedly demonstrates her willingness to throw down if push comes to shove.

Instead of begging for the titular Jolene not to take her man, Beyoncé says, “I'm warnin' you, woman, find you your own man” and adds in the chorus, “I’m still a Creole banjee bitch from ...

Beyoncé covered Dolly Parton's 1973 hit "Jolene" on her new album "Cowboy Carter." Here's what to know about the new version with new lyrics.

Why Fans Are Calling Dolly Parton’s New Cast Iron Collection ‘Iconic’: ‘Jolene Please Don’t Take My Pan' originally appeared ...