Miley Cyrus Covers Dolly Parton's Jolene"

Between the upcoming wedding and the ever changing hair, the world may have forgotten that Miley Cyrus is a singer at heart. Well, she reminded us. Pop princess, Miley Cyrus, took a break from mainstream and brought her music back old school by releasing a cover video for Dolly Parton’s 1974 hit song “Jolene.”

The setting was simple: Miley – barefoot in a long, flowing skirt – outside with an acoustic style band singing the haunting lyrics to one of Dolly’s biggest hits. I don’t know about you, but I was pretty mesmerized. She effortlessly belts the chorus and coddles the vintage mic while swaying side to side, truly looking like she enjoyed the music.​

The video, released Christmas Eve, was recorded a while ago as part of Miley’s “Backyard Sessions,” not to mention her long hair piled on top of her head in a messy bun giving it away. “Jolene” is not the first acoustic cover the 20-year-old singer has released. Others from last summer’s session included Bob Dylan’s “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go,” and James Shelton’s “Lilac Wine.”

Miley has always leaned a little country in her voice considering her background, ahem: Billy Ray Cyrus; but does this new country cover mean her upcoming album will reflect her background? I certainly hope so. Truthfully, I never bought Miley as the next Britney Spears. The new Dolly Parton? Probably not. But you’ve got to admit: country suits Miley.​​

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