On the show American Idol, Hannah Harper was told by the judges that she looks and sounds just like Dolly Parton. Fans heard it, noticed the uncanny similarity, and started calling her a mini Dolly right away.
But Hannah did not just start liking her recently. She has loved Dolly since she was a little girl!
She proved her love a long time ago by singing one of Dolly’s biggest songs. Hannah went to The Acoustic Shop to perform, and she was not alone. She got to jam with a band called The Chapmans. Together, they played Jolene by Dolly Parton.
Her version of the song felt very fast and fun! She showed everyone that she can handle a classic with plenty of grace and energy.
Hannah Harper Sings ‘Jolene’ (Dolly Parton Cover) | Live from The Acoustic Shop
The people who watched this were very impressed by how she handled the music. One person said she has a voice that fits this style perfectly. Another fan wrote that she is the only person who can sing this song as well as the original star. Fans in the comments showed her love and support for her Idol journey!
The original version of this song came out in 1973. It is a country song about a woman who is worried about losing her man. It was a huge hit and went to the top of the Billboard charts. Hannah’s cover is great because it keeps that same feeling of wanting to keep what is yours.
Dolly Parton – Jolene
This fun jam session was just the start of her journey. It shows how she has been practicing for years to reach the big stage. Hannah is like a mirror for the stars she looks up to in her life. She took the spirit of that fast song and carried it through to her modern career.
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