Why did Dolly Parton record a song in Welsh?
The cover of smash-hit Jolene, with Welsh and English lyrics, is released on Friday.
BBC News reports that the cover of smash-hit Jolene, with Welsh and English lyrics, is released on Friday.
This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Welsh, Dolly Parton and Jolene.
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