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Happy birthday Dolly🦋 @dollyparton 🤍✨

Happy birthday Dolly Parton 🤍 Here’s a studio clip from my song Mean Jolene—an ode inspired by the legends I grew up on.

What Happened After Jolene Took the Man…

Mean Jolene is my narrative continuation of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” — told from the same woman’s perspective years later. A country-pop story with a little karma, a little grit, and a whole lot of truth. Out Jan 16, 2026.

Crossing water to make music. Mean Jolene — Jan 16

Crossing water to make music.
Mean Jolene — Jan 16

Spoiler: Mean Jolene should’ve kept the receipt

Spoiler: Mean Jolene should’ve kept the receipt.

Presave day is officially HERE 💛🤠

Presave day is officially HERE 💛🤠

Tracking is officially DONE for Mean Jolene 🤠🔥

Early mornings, late nights, too much coffee and a whole lotta sass… but she is finally wrapped. Next step? Well… let’s just say I’ve got something big to tell you real soon. Turn on post notifications❤️‍🔥join my newsletter ❤️‍🔥presave news coming. Newsletter link is in the bio, subscribers always hear it first! https://videopress.com/v/0JCevLa8?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Back to the Studio — One More Layer of Truth

Sometimes a song whispers that it isn’t quite finished. Mean Jolene has done just that.After sitting with the final mix, I realized a few vocal layers could bring out the heart of the story even more — that last edge of emotion that makes it truly mine. So, I’m heading back into the studio this week toContinueContinue reading “Back to the Studio — One More Layer of Truth”

Mean Jolene is Officially in Mix Mode

Mean Jolene in official Mix Mode!

Almost “Mean Jolene” season

Almost “Mean Jolene” season — release date to be announced in the next few days! @dollyparton I am really looking forward to sharing this song I wrote as an ode to you & Patsy Cline. 💓 Mahalo to the kūpuna of Honokahua. Your presence is felt in the wind, the sand, and the sea. MayContinueContinue reading “Almost “Mean Jolene” season”

Every song has roots. “Mean Jolene’s” roots are from Dolly ❤️

“Mean Jolene” coming soon🎯 Written for Dolly

Vocals are down 🎯

Vocals down… and a couple of laughs later 😅 Sometimes the best part of recording isn’t the perfect take! Mean Jolene 🎯 is starting to breathe, one note at a time. https://videopress.com/v/C1B2f8dA?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In the mean time check out some of my other 🎶

Sending prayers to Dolly to get back to being,,, well Dolly! 💞

The first time I heard “Jolene” I fell in love with country storytelling, the kind only Dolly Parton & Patsy Cline could deliver. I have a new single coming out very soon! “Mean Jolene” & it takes a peek at what happened after Jolene stole her man. @dollyparton I wrote it for you &ContinueContinue reading “Sending prayers to Dolly to get back to being,,, well Dolly! 💞”