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Bad Wolves Release 'Jolene' Tribute to Dolly Parton

Heavy metal band Bad Wolves released a 'Jolene' tribute to Dolly Parton, donating proceeds to her literacy foundation.

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On August 31, 2026, the heavy metal band Bad Wolves officially released their version of the song 'Jolene' as a tribute to Dolly Parton. [1] Russian actor Stanislav Yarushin released a new pop-rock song titled 'Zombie' in the summer of 2026 that criticizes social media addiction. [2] Bad Wolves plans to donate all proceeds from the song 'Jolene' to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a children's literacy foundation. [3] Danny Nozell, manager of Dolly Parton, confirmed that Parton had listened to the track, was enthusiastic about collaborating, and planned to enter the recording studio before her death. [4] Dolly Parton died unexpectedly the week prior to the release of the tribute song. [5] Hundreds of users left harsh and offensive comments under posts about the song, criticizing the actor and demanding he quit his music career. [6] The song 'Zombie' transformed into a post-ironic meme where users jokingly began worshipping the track and Yarushin's creative work. [7] Yarushin officially acknowledged the meme by posting a clip of the music video and signing it with the word 'Zondbe'. [8]
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  1. On August 31, 2026, the heavy metal band Bad Wolves officially released their version of the song 'Jolene' as a tribute to Dolly Parton. · Diario De México
  2. Russian actor Stanislav Yarushin released a new pop-rock song titled 'Zombie' in the summer of 2026 that criticizes social media addiction. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. Bad Wolves plans to donate all proceeds from the song 'Jolene' to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a children's literacy foundation. · Diario De México
  4. Danny Nozell, manager of Dolly Parton, confirmed that Parton had listened to the track, was enthusiastic about collaborating, and planned to enter the recording studio before her death. · Diario De México
  5. Dolly Parton died unexpectedly the week prior to the release of the tribute song. · Diario De México
  6. Hundreds of users left harsh and offensive comments under posts about the song, criticizing the actor and demanding he quit his music career. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. The song 'Zombie' transformed into a post-ironic meme where users jokingly began worshipping the track and Yarushin's creative work. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Yarushin officially acknowledged the meme by posting a clip of the music video and signing it with the word 'Zondbe'. · Lenta.ruRussia
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