Deemed one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine, “Jolene” by Dolly Parton is an iconic tune. Released in 1973 as the first track off Parton’s Jolene album, the song immediately stole the hearts of listeners everywhere.
Although many other artists— such as Miley Cyrus and The White Stripes — have attempted to recreate the iconic hit, a young girl named Alexandra Kay is said to have done it best!
In a video uploaded to the internet in April of 2016, Alexandra showcases her stunning vocals in a performance that has since captured the attention of viewers everywhere!
The video, which has received over 14 million views on Facebook and YouTube combined, features Alexandra singing Parton’s classic song while her father plays guitar in the background.
As the rugged intro of the song begins, Alexandra begins singing.
“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene…“
Alexandra’s voice has been compared favorably to Parton’s, with many viewers saying that she is one of the few artists who has managed to do the song justice.
According to Alexandra’s Facebook About page, the young crooner has been working hard to break into the country music scene after having been designated a pop and R&B artist by her record label.
Alexandra explains, “I spent a lot of time working with rappers, writing and singing the hooks for their songs. St. Louis has a lot of very talented rappers, including Nelly who I spend some time in the studio with. I made a lot of friends in R&B and hip hop that continue to this day.”
If Alexandra’s voice sounds familiar, you may recognize her from her 2013 single “No More”, which spent over 3 weeks at #1 on the New Music Weekly Top 40 chart.
In a family of athletes, the young girl says she sometimes felt like the odd man out, explaining:
“I was sort of the black sheep for a while. My parents wanted me to go to college, and softball offered me that opportunity, but I couldn’t play college softball and take the classes in performance and music I wanted at the same time.”
Luckily, she decided to follow her heart, ultimately making a growing name for herself and amassing a crazy number of social media followers.
If you’re interested in hearing Alexandra Kay perform live, check out her show schedule, and don’t forget to watch the full cover of “Jolene” below!
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