Reba McEntire Shares Unfiltered Comment on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé's arrival on the country music scene has caused widespread conversation among artists in the music industry. Following her outstanding opening week with Cowboy Carter, several music icons have praised the Grammy-winning icon for her brilliance in crafting the genre-crossing album.

Reba McEntire, hailed as the Queen of Country music, has spoken about Beyoncé's new album.

Reba McEntire Reacts to Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'

TMZ got a hold of McEntire and asked what she thinks of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter.

"Lot's of great things," she said. "I think she's wonderful and we're glad to have her in Country."

McEnitre was also asked to comment on Joy Behar's recent criticism of "Jolene." The View co-host said that Beyonce's version was "better" because Dolly Parton's original version was "anti-feminist." McEntire laughed off the question and when asked again, she said it's a "wonderful day."

When pressed further about which version she liked better -- Beyoncé's or Dolly's, she just said: "Nope, bye!"

Joy Behar Reacts to Beyoncé's 'Jolene' Cover

Sharing her unfiltered thoughts on the Behind the Table podcast, Behar compared the original version to Beyoncé's cover.

"I like the subject of Beyoncé taking over the lyrics. I just think that the original thing with Dolly Parton is so anti-feminist, worrying about some good-looking woman taking your man. If it's so easy to take your man, then take him! Beyoncé says, 'If you take my man, you're gonna be in a lot of trouble,' and I say, 'Go ahead, take my man, take him!'" she revealed.

Meanwhile, Behar ensured she didn't offend Parton with her rather blunt comment on one of her most iconic songs.

"I'm the person on the show that made Dolly Parton admit she was a feminist," she claimed. "I said to her, 'Are you a feminist?' and she said 'I don't think so.' And I said 'Do you think a woman should make as much as a man? Then you're a feminist.' She's the best, but I got her to admit that. She's a country star and they don't like to admit that."

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter has received glowing reviews from critics and country music artists. Parton also appears on Cowboy Carter on "Dolly P," a spoken-word introduction for Beyoncé's reimagined cover of "Jolene."

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