Dolly Parton released Welsh Jolene version on 9 October
Published on 10/14/2026 at 08:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Dolly Parton released the Welsh and English single Jolene on 9 October 2026, a collaboration with Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis and Jada Star. Parton’s contribution was recorded at her Nashville studio, while Lewis and Star recorded their parts in the UK.
The Welsh Jolene release brings three voices together
Released on 9 October 2026, the track combines Welsh and English lyrics with Parton’s voice alongside Lewis and Star. BBC Wales describes the recording as a collaboration between the three singers in its BBC Wales release details. The page says Lewis translated the lyrics and that Parton recorded her contribution at her Nashville studio. Lewis and Star made their recordings in the UK, giving the single a clear link between Wales, Nashville and the wider country tradition.
A separate Reuters release account likewise identifies 9 October 2026 as the release date and describes the Welsh and English lyrics. The release connects a familiar Parton composition with a new language setting, rather than presenting an unrelated tribute performance. Star suggested the collaboration after Lewis’s Welsh version drew attention, then invited her aunt to join the project.
Dolly Parton’s country writing meets Welsh translation
Parton’s official biography describes her as a country songwriter and singer rooted in East Tennessee. It also presents songwriting, guitar playing and early performance as foundations of her musical identity. Those details matter to this single because Jolene is treated by the BBC as a Parton classic, while its new version carries a Welsh translation.
Parton’s catalogue moves between country storytelling and broader pop audiences, and this release follows that outward-looking pattern through language. Welsh and English sit together in the same performance, allowing Parton’s vocal contribution to remain central while Lewis and Star shape the collaboration. That combination gives the song a distinct Welsh-language identity without changing the country foundation attached to Parton’s work.
A bilingual Jolene extends Parton’s catalogue
The 9 October 2026 release has a simple structure: Parton, Lewis and Star share the recording, and Lewis supplies the Welsh translation. Parton recorded her lines in Nashville, while the other contributions came from the UK. The release links an American country voice with a Welsh-language interpretation created across the Atlantic.
Dolly Parton: what fans in Germany need to know
- On 9 October 2026, Jolene was released as a single with Welsh and English lyrics.
- Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis and Jada Star recorded the version with Dolly Parton.
- Official updates about Dolly Parton and her music appear at dollyparton.com.
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Dolly Parton: frequently asked questions
When was Dolly Parton’s Welsh Jolene single released?
It was released on 9 October 2026.
Who appears with Dolly Parton on Jolene?
Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis and Jada Star appear with Parton on the Welsh and English version.
What language does Dolly Parton sing in on Jolene?
Parton sings in Welsh on a version that combines Welsh and English lyrics.
