Showing posts with label Jennifer Nettles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jennifer Nettles. Show all posts

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Bon Jovi "Who Says You Can't Go Home"

Bon Jovi made sure everyone heard his 2005 song "Who Says You Can't Go Home". His plan for worl dominance consisted of recording a rock and country version of his upbeat tune. Jon recruited Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland for her vocal services in the country version. The song(s) proved to be so popular both on the radio and off; Republicans even used it in 2008 at events to support Vice Presidential-nominee Sarah Palin. Since they used it without permission, Bon Jovi ordered them to stop and then went on to perform at rallies in support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Dolly Parton - "Jolene"

Some fun facts about Dolly Parton's signature tune "Jolene":

  • Released in 1973, the song details Dolly's fear that an attractive bank clerk was trying to woo away her husband
  • Much like Barry Manilow inspired a generation of girls named Mandy, Dolly did the same thing with "Jolene"
  • Miley Cyrus (who is Parton's goddaughter) is one of the many artists to remake the song
  • Dolly's original version was nominated for two Grammys in 1974, but she did not win either
  • "Jolene" earned Dolly a Grammy 44 years after its original release thanks to her backing up the group Pentatonix in a remake of the tune
  • Several artists penned songs in response to "Jolene" including Kirstie MacColl's "Caroline" and Jennifer Nettles' "That Girl"