Covers
"Rhinestone Cowboy" has been covered by Thom Yorke and Radiohead, Soul Asylum, Belle and Sebastian, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, White Town, David Hasselhoff, DJ Z-Trip & DJ P, and Daz Sampson. In an episode of Family Guy, "There's Something About Paulie", Peter Griffin (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) sang a brief version of the song.
Renée Martel. a singer from Quebec, has made a French cover "Cowgirl Dorée", as did French singer Michèle Torr ("Je M'appelle Michèle").
John Barrowman has made a cover version that he has sung during his UK concert tour. He cites it as being a favorite of his partner Scott.
Guns N' Roses performed the song live at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on December, 19th, 2009.
Filipino singer/songwriter Fred Panopio recorded a Filipino novelty version titled "Kawawang Cowboy" ("Pitiful Cowboy").
"Tony Clifton" prominently featured the song in his national tour of "The Return of Tony Clifton", backed by his Katrina Kiss My Ass Orchestra.
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