In 2000, The White Stripes released the first of a number of covers of the song, raw and visceral renditions that elevate the core sentiment of the song to one of yearning desperation. On 29 March ...

Album cover courtesy of Spotify. “This ain’t a country album. It’s a Beyoncé album,” Beyoncé said in March 2024. So why did “Cowboy Carter” win Country Album of the Year at this year’s 2025 ...

She then launched into her cover of “Jolene,” and finally “Texas Hold ... as it was seen as Beyoncé’s foray into—but really, homecoming to—country music. She was celebrated for ...

On 29 March 2024, Beyoncé released her version of Jolene. “With similar instrumentation ... to tie the song into her pop/R&B roots.” Such covers are a testament to the enduring power of ...