Dolly Parton Congratulates Beyoncé On History-Making Country Chart Success

Dolly Parton just gave Beyoncé her seal of approval. The country music star took to Instagram on Feb. 22 to congratulate Queen Bey on becoming the first Black woman to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

“I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album,” Parton wrote in the message. “So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country No 1 single. Can’t wait to hear the full album! Love, Dolly.”

The note comes roughly two weeks after Beyoncé left the Beyhive buzzing when she dropped not one, but two country tracks during the 2024 Super Bowl (“Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”), and announced the release of her forthcoming country album. “Texas Hold ‘Em” quickly topped the Billboard Hot Country chart, with 19.2 million streams and 39,000 copies sold. “16 Carriages” also made the Top 10, charting at No. 9.

Fans were quick to praise Parton’s support, with one fan commenting on Instagram, “Legends supporting legends!” A different user wrote, “Another example of how Dolly treats everyone with respect.”

The success of Bey’s move into country follows a recent spate of fan backlash against the KYKC country radio station in Oklahoma, who reportedly refused to play “Texas Hold ‘Em” upon its initial release. The station later clarified on Facebook that they “didn’t physically have” the song, adding, “Now we do. Love it.”

Dolly Is Down For A Beyoncé Collab

Parton’s congratulatory message comes a few months after expressing interest in a Beyoncé duet. Speaking to Etalk in November 2023, the country star was asked about recording a cover of her 1973 hit “Jolene” with Bey.

“Oh, that would be great,” she replied, adding that she might record a new album “just for that reason” alone. When the host said Beyoncé would likely agree to a collaboration, Parton joked, “She might ... if not I’ll go drag her down and make her sing anyhow.”