Singer Antigoni Buxton has shared a video of herself singing Jolene in tribute to country legend Dolly Parton following her death at age 80.
The Cypriot artist posted the video to Instagram on Friday, August 28, performing the song while sitting inside her car.
Buxton shared the clip alongside a caption explaining that she had been thinking about Parton all day, joining musicians worldwide in honoring the music icon.
Parton passed away at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, triggering an outpouring of musical tributes from fans and fellow performers.
Greek and Cypriot artists are among those who have recorded covers of Parton classic tracks to pay their respects to the late singer.
Tribute Performance on Social Media
In the video clip uploaded to her social media account, Buxton performs the lyrics of Jolene while seated in her vehicle, offering a personal vocal rendition of the classic track.
Her post came as artists across the globe shared performances of Parton repertoire to celebrate her life and musical legacy.
Background on Antigoni Buxton
Antigoni Buxton is a London-born singer and songwriter of Cypriot heritage who represented Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.
She first rose to widespread prominence after appearing on the British reality television series Love Island in 2022, before continuing her career in pop and urban music.
Over her career, Buxton has released multiple singles and built a significant social media following across platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Dolly Parton and the Legacy of Jolene
Dolly Parton was an influential American country singer, songwriter, and musician whose career spanned more than six decades in entertainment.
First released in 1973, Jolene became one of Parton's most famous songs and a cornerstone of country music history, covered by dozens of artists over the years.
Parton achieved worldwide fame with numerous hit records, multi-platinum albums, and multiple Grammy Award wins throughout her long career in music.
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
Cyprus has been a regular participant in the Eurovision Song Contest since making its debut in 1981, sending various pop and ethnic music acts to compete.
The island nation's broadcaster selects representatives annually to perform before an international audience of tens of millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.
