From The Boombox: Queen Latifah and country singer Dolly Parton join forces on Jan. 13, for ‘Joyful Noise,’ a film chronicling the journey of an underdog gospel choir from Georgia trying to win big at the National Joyful Noise Competition in Los Angeles. The rapper-turned-actress plays Vi Rose, a conservative Christian raising two kids on her own, while Dolly, the wealthy widow of the former choir director, pushes her buttons with each provocative outfit and progressive idea she owns.

The two seem like an unlikely match at first but, after one round of witty barbs, it’s apparent they’re both Queens of their own respective kingdoms and that’s a lot to have in common. In their roles, the lauded entertainment icons fight to boost the morale of their down and out town, which was hit hard by the economic recession, but in the end they must find a common voice to succeed.

Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton sat down with The BoomBox to discuss their respect for one another, Latifah’s surprise dream collaboration with British act Zero 7 and the rhymer’s childhood connection to God.

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