Lizzo Recreates Dolly Parton’s Iconic ‘Jolene’ Look for Halloween
Lizzo honoured Dolly Parton for Halloween with a costume inspired by the artwork for Parton’s 1973 single “Jolene”. The look also recalled Parton’s “Dumb Blonde” era, as Lizzo lip-synced to the 1967 song in an Instagram video.
She wore a floral yellow jumpsuit and platinum blonde wig, and shared pictures recreating an alternate “Jolene” cover. Lizzo also recalled playing flute on Parton’s 2023 album *Rockstar*, on its version of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”; she said the album received a plaque and thanked Parton for including her. SZA praised the costume in the comments.
In short
- Lizzo dressed as Dolly Parton for Halloween.
- The costume drew on the 1973 “Jolene” artwork.
- Lizzo also celebrated her flute contribution to *Rockstar*.
Explained simply
Dolly Parton is an American singer and songwriter whose career spans country and pop music. Her 1973 song “Jolene”, about a woman asking a romantic rival not to take her partner, became one of her best-known songs.
Lizzo is an American singer and rapper who also plays the flute. She contributed flute to Parton’s 2023 album Rockstar, which includes a cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”. Parton’s long-running influence and her collaborations with newer artists help explain why other musicians often pay tribute to her work.
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