Music

In Defense of Beyoncé’s Transformative Dolly Parton Cover

QUEEN JOLENE

Fans have accused Beyoncé of “ruining” Dolly Parton’s iconic country song. But if you look a bit closer, the “Cowboy Carter” cover reveals itself to be essential.

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

Breaking News Intern

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Amanda Yen

Amanda Yen

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