Beyonce unveils Cowboy Carter tracklist confirming a cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene as well as a Willie Nelson collaboration

Beyoncé is ready to start her real hoedown as Cowboy Carter gets closer to release.

The Grammy Award winner, 42, graced her 319 million Instagram followers with the tracklist for her upcoming debut country album, out March 29.

“Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit,” reads the vintage country-style graphic she shared on Wednesday Instagram. ‘Brought to you by Kntry Radio Texas.’

Among the songs is the notable inclusion of a cover of Dolly Parton’s 1973 single “Jolene,” which the country icon previously teased.

Parton, 78, shared Knox News earlier this month, she learned that Bey had dropped a cover of the song, which she “hopes” is true.

On Wednesday, Beyoncé graced fans with the tracklist for her upcoming debut country album Cowboy Carter, which will be released on March 29.

Among the songs are the notable inclusion of a cover of Dolly Parton’s 1973 single Jolene, which the country icon previously teased; seen in 2023

“Well, I guess so!” Parton said. “I think she recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it will probably be on her country album, which I’m really excited about.

‘I love her! She is a beautiful girl and a great singer,” she raved.

Parton said she and Beyoncé have “messaged back and forth” over the years, leading up to the cover.

“And she and her mom were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was amazing,” Parton added.

Beyoncé previously teased that she was “collaborating with some brilliant artists that I deeply respect,” prompting fans to speculate about a song with Taylor Swift.

Although there is no trace of Swift, another country legend appears on the tracklist with the song ‘Smoke Hour’ featuring Willie Nelson.

In addition to the previously released singles ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’, the rest of the list includes songs such as ‘Ameriican Requiem’, ‘Blackbiird’, ‘Protector’ and ‘My Rose’.

Beyoncé previously teased that she was “collaborating with some brilliant artists that I deeply respect,” including Willie Nelson

In addition to the previously released singles ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’, the rest of the list includes songs such as ‘Ameriican Requiem’, ‘Blackbiird’, ‘Protector’ and ‘My Rose’

Beyoncé previously debuted the album cover earlier this month when she announced the Cowboy Carter title and March 29 release date

‘Bodyguard’, ‘Dolly P’, ‘Daughter’, ‘Spaghetti’, ‘Alliigator Tears’, ‘Smoke Hour II’, ‘Just for Fun’, ‘II Most Wanted’, ‘Levii’s Jeans’, ‘Flamenco’, ‘ The Linda Martell Show,” “Ya Ya,” “Oh Louisiana,” “Desert Eagle,” “Riiverdance,” “II Hands II Heaven,” “Tyrant,” “Sweet Honey Buckin” and “Amen” round out the list.

Beyoncé previously debuted the album cover earlier this month when she announced the Cowboy Carter title and March 29 release date.

Cowboy Carter is available for pre-order now and will be released on March 29.

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