Spotify mistakenly uploaded the lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of her hit song Jolene in Irish. The song, recorded before Parton's death on 25 August 2026, features collaborations with Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis and Parton's niece, Jada Star. The version includes parts sung in English and Welsh, but the digital streaming service initially displayed the lyrics in the wrong language. After the BBC contacted Spotify, the incorrect lyrics were removed, though Spotify did not respond to further inquiries about the error or its correction timeline.
The Welsh rendition of Jolene was released on 9 October 2026 as Parton's second posthumous release. The original song, released in 1973, was a major success, earning Parton her second number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and achieving over one billion streams on Spotify. The Welsh version originated after Lewis translated the song and shared it on social media, leading to a collaborative recording involving Parton's family and highlighting her Welsh heritage.
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