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Beyoncé Misses The Point With Forgettable ‘Jolene’ Cover

The main criticism with Beyoncé’s cover is how she changes the entire meaning from vulnerability to aggression.

Amanda Harding
Beyoncé Misses The Point With Forgettable ‘Jolene’ Cover
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A lot has been said about Beyoncé’s new Cowboy Carter album, and even more about her decision to put her own spin on the classic Dolly Parton single, “Jolene.”

It’s not the first time a modern artist has covered the song and it likely won’t be the last. The controversy, then, lies in how the Grammy Award-winning singer chose to change the meaning. 

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