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Dolly Parton's niece wants to learn Welsh after singing with Bronwen Lewis

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Bronwen Lewis (left) and Jada Star (right) recording the Welsh version of Jolene in Southampton. Lewis who has short hair is wearing headphones whilst smiling and looking at the camera. Star whose red hair is tied up is smiling with her eyes closed. She is also hearing headphones. The pair are stood with a microphone between them.

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Dolly Parton's niece Jada Star expresses desire to learn Welsh after recording a Welsh version of Jolene

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Jada Star, a country singer and niece of Dolly Parton, has expressed a desire to learn the Welsh language after recording a Welsh-language version of the song Jolene with Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis. The track also features vocals from Dolly Parton. Star has started learning Welsh using Duolingo and visiting locations across Wales, earning praise from Lewis for her enthusiasm and dedication to the language.

Key points

  • Jada Star recorded a Welsh-language version of Dolly Parton's classic song Jolene alongside Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis.
  • The collaborative track also features vocals recorded by Dolly Parton prior to her death.
  • Star has begun learning Welsh using the Duolingo app, picking up words such as draig and pilipala.
  • The pair connected after Star saw a TikTok video of Lewis singing in Welsh, leading to a meeting and studio recording.
  • Bronwen Lewis praised Star's healthy attitude and genuine interest in learning about Welsh phonetics and pronunciation.
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