A singer marked Dolly Parton’s birthday in the most heartfelt way—by stripping everything back and delivering a stunning cover in Cymraeg that stopped listeners in their tracks. What could have been a simple tribute turned into something deeply personal, as the familiar melody took on new life through the Welsh language. The performance felt warm, honest, and full of respect, like a quiet thank-you to a legend who’s touched so many lives. Fans were quick to react, calling it beautiful, unexpected, and emotional—proof that Dolly’s music can cross languages, borders, and generations without losing its soul.

  • byJasmin
  • January 22, 2026
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In honour of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday a Welsh singer has shared her cover of Dolly’s infamous ‘I Will Always Love You’ – but this time it’s in Welsh!

From humble beginnings in Tennessee, USA, Dolly Parton has become one of the most celebrated country singers of all time.

She has won eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

Rising to prominence in the late 1960s, Dolly Parton has had an incredible career spanning across decades giving us timeless classics such as ‘Jolene.’

Now, thanks to Bronwen Lewis, we can enjoy one of these iconic songs in Welsh.

Radio presenter and coach on Y Llais/The Voice, Bronwen Lewis rose to social media stardom for her covers of famous pop songs in Welsh.

With nearly 60,000 followers on her TikTok alone there is clearly an audience for Welsh language music.

Most recently Bronwen has translated Dolly’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ into Welsh and shared it on her social media just in time for Dolly’s birthday.

Describing Dolly as the “Queen of Country” Bronwen wished her a “Penblwydd Hapus iawn” alongside the cover.

Performed on the piano the cover is a beautiful example of the Welsh language in song.

Less than 24 hours since its posting the cover has nearly 1,000 likes on Facebook alone, with commenters describing the cover as “absolutely beautiful.”

But this is not the first time Bronwen has covered one of Dolly’s songs.

Her rendition of ‘Jolene’ in Welsh went viral after she shared it on TikTok in February 2024 racking up over 250,000 views.

 

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