Dolly Parton Sets Rules for Sabrina Carpenter Collaboration

Dolly Parton recently collaborated with pop singer Sabrina Carpenter on a remix of Carpenter's song 'Please, Please, Please,' but not without setting some strict conditions. Parton insisted that Carpenter clean up her language for the duet, which included removing profanity and any references that might mock her Christian beliefs. The original lyric 'I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherf***er' was altered to 'I beg you, don't embarrass me like the others' for the new version. Parton expressed her desire to maintain a respectful tone while acknowledging that Carpenter could still occasionally use bad language. This collaboration comes shortly after Parton lost her husband, Carl Dean, and she has been leaning on her faith during this challenging time. The remix and its accompanying music video were released on February 14, 2025, showcasing a more subdued aesthetic compared to Carpenter's earlier work.