Before you read about it on CBS News or even our own USA TODAY, Knox News was first to report that a Dolly Parton and Beyoncé collaboration could be happening as part of the latter's album "Cowboy Carter."
How did we know? Trending news reporter Devarrick Turner straight-up asked Parton during a Dollywood interview, and she seemed eager to spill the tea. The result was a whirlwind of coverage related to the possibility of a "Jolene" cover, all citing Knox News and Turner's work.
Turner joins host Ryan Wilusz on this week's episode to discuss why he asked the question in the first place, what it's like to interview Parton and how the media craze caused by his reporting unfolded right before his eyes.
>> Link: Will Dolly Parton be on Beyoncé’s new country album? Here’s what Dolly had to say
>> Link: Hear and see Dolly Parton on Beyoncé’s new album 'Cowboy Carter'
>> Link: Will Knoxville radio play Beyonce's cover of ‘Jolene’ or shops sell 'Cowboy Carter' vinyl?
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