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Belles Teams Up with Dolly Parton for 'Son of Jolene'

2/26/2026

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Belles, an emerging country artist, will release "Son of Jolene" with Dolly Parton on April 17, 2026.
The song extends Parton's Jolene story by imagining a chance encounter with Jolene's son.
The track hits country radio on May 11, 2026.
It is part of Belles' debut album, due later in 2026.
Her breakout single "Crazy As Me" drove a 400% increase in streams and over 30 million social media views.

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Belles, an emerging country artist, will release "Son of Jolene" with Dolly Parton on April 17, 2026.
The song extends Parton's Jolene story by imagining a chance encounter with Jolene's son.
The track hits country radio on May 11, 2026.
It is part of Belles' debut album, due later in 2026.
Her breakout single "Crazy As Me" drove a 400% increase in streams and over 30 million social media views.