Dolly Parton's Welsh-language recording of "Jolene" released after her death
Her niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say Parton was proud to have recorded the country classic in Welsh.
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A recording of Dolly Parton singing "Jolene" in Welsh has been released following her death, according to the BBC.
Parton's niece, Jada Star, and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis said the country music star had been proud to sing the song in Welsh.
Details of when the recording was made, and the circumstances that led to its release after Parton's death, were not specified.
"Jolene", one of Parton's best-known songs, has been covered and adapted in numerous languages and styles over the decades since its original release, reflecting the song's enduring international reach.
The Welsh-language version adds to the long list of reinterpretations of the track, with Parton's involvement giving this particular version added significance for fans following her death.
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- Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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