Dolly Parton Is Crowned ‘Most Beautiful Star of Our Generation’ by Fans

Dolly Parton continues to captivate with her signature style as seen in her latest Instagram post. Many of her fans took to social media complimenting the iconic country legend after seeing her stunning picture.

Posing in a short red dress, a black cowboy hat, and matching boots, Parton’s effortless blend of elegance and authenticity shone through once again. The singer exuded confidence, with one hand resting on her waist and the other perched on her signature cowboy hat.

Her statement blonde locks peeked from under the brim, and her radiant smile shone as brightly as ever. She captioned the post, “Country is as country does and I’m country to the bone 🎶.” Her fans were quick to respond, flooding her post with heartfelt comments that echoed their admiration.

One fan declared, “Most beautiful star of our generation.” Other people couldn’t help but emphasize, “The queen of country 😍.” Another fan touched on Parton’s timeless appeal, “Wow Momma I Have loved you for a thousand years… and I will love you for a thousand more 😢😢😢.”

One commenter focused on Parton’s impact, “Dolly Parton our legend, we will love her till the end, country heart and country soul, this is Dolly Parton whole! ❤️❤️.”

More fans shared their love for the singer, “You. Are. EVERYTHING GOOD in this world.” Finally, an individual penned their awe, “Every day i wake up and remember im living at the same time as dolly parton🤩 [sic].”

Dolly Parton’s undeniable charm and timeless appeal continue to leave an impact on those who adore her, proving that her beauty isn’t just skin deep—it’s rooted in the heart of her legacy.

This legacy has transcended generations, influencing music legends like Beyoncé and newer stars alike. During the second night of her Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé sparked intense reactions by performing a cover of Parton’s famous hit, “Jolene.”

The moment was captured in a video clip shared by Billboard, showing the singer on stage delivering her rendition of the song in front of a cheering crowd.

Beyoncé wore a silver sequin tank top with high-waisted denim shorts for the performance. Her long, blonde hair was styled in soft waves that fell past her shoulders.

She completed the outfit with knee-high, fluffy pink boots and accessorized with brown leather gloves that featured fringe detailing. Her western-inspired attire matched the country theme of her latest album and tour.

The performance drew a wide range of responses across social media. On Facebook, many criticized her rendition of the song. One person wrote, “She just ruined a song.” Another commented, “Omg why is she trying to sing country??? It don’t sound good at all please stop now [sic].”

A third said, “What an insult to Dolly,” while someone else added, “What a disgrace to the song.” Another commenter wrote, “How dare she!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Additional criticism on X included, “Beyoncé can’t sing country…..her rendition of iconic Jolene is wince worthy….”

On Instagram, the backlash continued. One commenter wrote, “Nahhh, this ain’t it. Leave it up to Dolly to sing this song [sic].”

Another person shared, “Sorry, but I will I rather see you performing Motown songs than this. Country Music is not is not your style no matter how hard they try to stick it to your fans [sic].”

Despite the criticism, some fans expressed their support and appreciation for Beyoncé’s performance. On X, one post read, “Y’all I really love Beyoncé’s version of Jolene. It’s so smooth!!” On TikTok, one fan who attended the show shared, “I was there she was amazing [sic].”

Originally released in October 1973, Parton’s classic country track opens with the lines, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. I’m begging of you please don’t take my man. Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. Please don’t take him just because you can…”

The song tells the story of a woman pleading with another to leave her relationship alone. In a 2008 NPR interview, Parton shared that the inspiration behind “Jolene” came from a real-life moment involving a red-haired bank teller who gave her husband extra attention.

She explained, “She got this terrible crush on my husband. And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention.” Though the lyrics sound intense, Parton called the story “really an innocent song all around.”

The simplicity of the lyrics, combined with a haunting melody, helped turn “Jolene” into one of Parton’s first major hits and one of her most iconic tracks to date.

In a May 2024 video interview with E! News, Parton shared her candid thoughts about Beyoncé’s country album and the reworked version of “Jolene.”

“Well, I think it was very bold of her,” she stated. “When they said she was gonna do ‘Jolene,’ I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.”

She also acknowledged Beyoncé’s lyrical changes, adding, “She wasn’t gonna go beg some other woman like I did. ‘Don’t steal my man.’ ‘S–t, get out here, b—h. You ain’t stealin’ mine.'”

The country legend expressed her support for the Cowboy Carter album, “I was very proud of her album. I thought she did a great job in country music, and I thought it was great. And I was just happy she did ‘Jolene.’ I, of course, would have loved to have heard how she would have done it in its original way. But of course, you know, it’s Beyoncé. Yeah, her life is different than mine.”

When asked if she would perform “Jolene” with Beyoncé at the 2025 Grammy Awards, she responded, “Why of course I would — if I’m available, if I’m not caught up in something I cannot get out of, yeah, that’d be wonderful. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna sing ‘Jolene’ with Beyoncé?”

Parton also revealed that they stayed in contact behind the scenes. “We communicated when the album came out, when I was doing some of the little things to put on the album,” she said. “And we were sending each other flowers and little love notes and all that. So, yeah, it’s all good.”

Beyoncé first announced the Cowboy Carter tour in February 2025 with a social media post captioned, “SHE COMING.” The album, released ahead of the tour, includes her version of “Jolene” along with 26 other tracks, all available on Spotify.

To support the release, Beyoncé shared an official lyric video for the song on her YouTube channel in May 2024, offering fans a closer look at her personalized take on the country hit.

The unexpected performance of “Jolene” on the Cowboy Carter tour has clearly divided public opinion. While some celebrated Beyoncé’s creative approach to country music, others questioned her rendition of a well-known classic.

Whether praised or critiqued, the moment has undeniably become one of the most talked-about highlights from her latest tour.