Belles & Dolly's Jolene Sequel: A Country Classic Reborn

0:00On April 17, Rising Country star Bells just dropped a fresh spin on Dolly Parton's classic hit Jolene with her new track, Son of Jolene, and Gid. This Dolly herself jumps on the feature for some killer harmonies. It's a sequel that picks up the story years later, focusing on Jolene's son, causing the same kind of heartbreak with that signature red hair and green eyes. The idea hit Bells last year on tour when she met the real-life mom of her opening act, James Jolene, sparking this modern twist on the timeless tale. She wrote the song in one quick session with producers Dan Harrison and Tyler Bank, feeling right away it was something special that honored Dolly's. Legacy while adding her, Nebraska twang, Bells was over the moon, texting her team they nailed it, and she knew she had to run it by Dolly first. Her publisher got it to Dolly's people, and a week later on a Zoom call, Bells learned the icon wanted in. They recorded together last November, a dream moment that left Bells and tears of joy

1:01after Dolly left the room. The mid-tempo country banger packs twang guitars, steady beats, and raw storytelling, ending with both voices harmonizing on Jolene's name, like an awful, passing torch from old school to noon. It follows her viral hit, Craziest Me and Self-Titled EP, Heading to Country Radio, May 11th ahead of her debut album drive later this year. Catch Bells on her songs and stories tour, kicking off May 1st, hitting spots like New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and Portland. For intimate shows packed with behind-the-song stories, plus opening gigs for legend Jean Watson. This collapse cements her rise, blending generations and country music magic. Music news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending in sound. I'm Corey with The Story.