Beyoncé remembered Dolly Parton following the country music legend’s death at 80. On August 25, 2026, Beyoncé shared a tribute to Parton on her official website, recalling the impact the country star had on her and countless other artists.
“Dolly, you were the barometer. The North Star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious,” Beyoncé wrote. “You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself.”
Beyoncé thanked Parton for her artistry and influence, writing: “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.”
Parton was featured on Beyoncé’s 2024 country-inspired album Cowboy Carter, lending her voice to the album’s “Dolly P” interlude before introducing Beyoncé’s reimagining of Parton’s 1973 classic “Jolene.” Beyoncé’s version, which featured newly written lyrics and a more confrontational narrative, entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 7, surpassing the original’s peak of No. 60 in 1974.
Parton died in Nashville at age 80, her family announced. Across a career spanning more than six decades, she became one of music’s most influential singer-songwriters, with classics including “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Her influence extended beyond country music through her work as an actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Source: Billboard
