Dolly Parton Cosigns Lil Nas X's "Jolene" Cover

“Old Town Road” innovator Lil Nas X recently covered classic Dolly Parton track “Jolene” in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and admirers of his rendition now include Parton herself. The country legend shouted Lil Nas out on her social channels on Wednesday night, in a crossover event spanning generations of popular music.

Parton wrote via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook:

I was so excited when someone told me that Lil Nas X had done my song “Jolene”. I had to find it and listen to it immediately…and it’s really, really good. Of course, I love him anyway. I was surprised and I’m honored and flattered. I hope he does good for both of us. Thank you @lilnasx

Lil Nas X recently released his debut album Montero, with 11 of its 15 tracks landing on the Billboard Hot 100, including three in the top 10. Safe to say a Lil Nas/Parton collaboration would do some chart-topping of its own!

Watch Lil Nas X’s “Jolene” cover and hear Parton perform the song circa 1977 below.

Dolly Parton Cosigns Lil Nas X’s “Jolene” Cover

"I was surprised and I'm honored and flattered. I hope he does good for both of us. Thank you @lilnasx"