Dolly Parton sings “Jolene” in Welsh in posthumous recording
A recording of Dolly Parton singing “Jolene” in Welsh has been released after her death, according to the supplied report. Parton’s niece, Jada Star, and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis said the country artist was proud to sing in the language, but the available source does not provide further details about the recording or its release.
A recording of Dolly Parton singing her song “Jolene” in Welsh was released after the country artist’s death, according to a BBC Entertainment report published on 2 October 2026.
The report identifies Parton’s niece, Jada Star, and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis as saying that Parton was proud to sing in Welsh.
The supplied source does not state when or where the recording was made, who produced it, why it was released after Parton’s death, or whether it forms part of a wider project. It also provides no details about the recording’s length, distribution, or reception.
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