In a music world full of shock value and edgy lyrics, Dolly Parton just reminded everyone how to rewrite the rules—with grace, charm, and zero cussing. That’s exactly what happened when the 79-year-old country legend teamed up with 25-year-old pop star Sabrina Carpenter for a remix of her hit single “Please, Please, Please.” What started as a bold, cheeky track turned into something way deeper—and yes, even more impactful—thanks to Dolly’s one unbreakable rule.
Behind the scenes, Dolly told Sabrina straight up: “I don’t cuss. I don’t talk bad about God. I don’t do dirty words on camera.” And just like that, the song’s original spicy line “I beg you, don’t embarrass me motherf—er” got a Dolly-style glow-up. In its place? A softer but still sassy lyric: “I beg you, don’t embarrass me like the others.” That tweak kept the edge but added heart—and made sure the remix matched Dolly’s signature values of faith and self-respect.
Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please ft. Dolly Parton
Fans loved the change. Reddit lit up with praise, calling Dolly a “legend for sticking to her standards” while still making a Gen Z bop feel authentic. One user wrote, “It hits just as hard without the swear—and that’s the Dolly effect.” It was the remix we didn’t know we needed, and it somehow felt fresh and timeless at the same time.
This isn’t Dolly’s first genre-crossing moment. Her recent collaboration with Miley Cyrus on “Wrecking Ball” showed she can step into any era and still leave fans in awe. That same raw emotion shows up every time she opens her mouth to sing—whether it’s a ballad or a duet.
Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton – Wrecking Ball & I Will Always Love You [Miley’s New Year’s] Sub Español
Audiences loved it. They called it “unexpectedly perfect,” “emotional,” and “proof that Dolly can sing the phone book and still make you cry.”
Want more of these moments? Dolly’s always serving something new on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok—from sneak peeks of remixes to heartfelt reflections on her legendary life.