Good Morning. Beyoncé’s version of “Jolene” has officially outperformed Dolly Parton’s. Read more about the success of this ‘Cowboy Carter’ cover in today’s newsletter!

Plus, an update on Colt Ford’s health, the song George Harrison wrote to spite his bandmates, and more!

Beyoncé Has Officially Outperformed Dolly Parton With “Jolene”

“Jolene” gave Dolly Parton her second No. 1 single in 1973. Beyoncé, another artist with cross-genre appeal, recently released her own take on the timeless classic. And for all the barriers Dolly broke with “Jolene,” Beyoncé’s version has found its own glass ceilings to shatter. Read more about Beyoncé’s feat with “Jolene” at the link below.

Colt Ford Receives “Good News” Following Heart Attack After Arizona Show, Remains in ICU 

Colt Ford is still in the ICU after suffering a heart attack after a show in Mesa, Arizona on Friday (April 4). However, according to a representative of Ford’s, his condition is promising and he “is steadily improving in a positive direction.” Read an update on Ford at the link below.

TOGETHER WITH BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP

Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and 2023 RRHOF inductee Sheryl Crow gets existential on her 11th studio album, Evolution. After stating that she wouldn’t release another full-length record following 2018’s Threads, the new Mike Elizando-produced project comes as a welcome surprise, providing Crow a creative outlet to contemplate a bevy of timely topics, from the meaning of life to AI. Featuring cameos from Peter Gabriel and Tom Morello, Evolution is a rare peek into the iconic singer’s psyche.

The Beatles Song That George Harrison Wrote to Spite His Bandmates and Publishing Company

By the time the Beatles decided to call it quits, George Harrison already had one foot out the door. Feeling overshadowed by the giant partnership of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, Harrison felt his stake in the band was dwindling by the day. He decided to get back at his bandmates and management in the best way he knew how: writing a song. Find out which song Harrison wrote to spite his bandmates and publishing company at the link below.

TOGETHER WITH BIG LOUD

Charles Wesley Godwin released the Live From Echo Mountain eight song project via Big Loud Records. After recording their breakout album, and Big Loud Records debut, Family Ties at the revered Asheville, N.C. studio, Godwin and his band the Allegheny High returned to Echo Mountain to reimagine eight songs from the album, stripping things down and putting a new spin on each track. Available now.

Lainey Wilson Reveals Why She Looks to Reba McEntire for Career Inspiration

After years of working her fingers to the bone, Lainey Wilson is sitting on top of the country music world. With several awards including a Best Country Album Grammy for Bell Bottom Country and the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award, she continues to fly high. Additionally, she has a role in the hit TV series Yellowstone. However, this is just the beginning for Wilson, she wants to do it all and is looking at Reba McEntire for inspiration. Read more at the link below.

The Meaning Behind “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” by Jim Croce and the Real-Life Pool Shark Who Inspired It

Jim Croce wasn’t referring to himself with the song “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” but instead was telling a tale about an ill-fated pool shark. But the title nonetheless made listeners stand up and take notice at the singer/songwriter’s unique talents. Read more about this Croce hit at the link below.

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