Dolly Parton Rocks the World: New Album, Collaborations, and Philanthropy

"Dolly Parton's "Rockstar" Album: New Tracks, Collaborations, and Philanthropic Endeavors"

Renowned global icon and recent inductee into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Dolly Parton, has unveiled two fresh tracks from her upcoming album, "Rockstar," scheduled to be released on November 17. The first track, titled "Bygones (feat. Rob Halford)," features special guests Nikki Sixx and John 5 from MÖTLEY CRÜE, while the second track is a personalized cover of the classic rock song "Magic Man (Carl Version) (feat. Ann Wilson)" with Howard Leese as a special guest. These releases come after the success of Parton's original lead single, "World On Fire," which reached the number one position on the Billboard Rock Digital Songs chart upon its release last month.

Dolly enthusiastically expressed her thoughts on the new tracks. Regarding "Bygones," she mentioned that it's one of her personal favorites from the entire album, being an original song of hers featuring Rob Halford from JUDAS PRIEST, along with Nikki Sixx and John 5. She emphasized the special significance of collaborating with Rob, one of her all-time favorite artists. On the other hand, her cover of "Magic Man" by HEART, named the "Carl Version," holds a special place in her heart as she had always desired to sing that particular song. She was elated when Ann Wilson agreed to join her in the rendition, acknowledging that Ann's vocal prowess is unmatched. Dolly added her own touch to the song by incorporating a few lines not present in the original, aiming to make it uniquely theirs. She hopes that she has done justice to the track and made her fans proud, describing the experience as magical.

Parton assembled a star-studded lineup of musicians for her "Rockstar" collection, consisting of 30 songs, including nine original tracks and 21 iconic rock anthems. The album, set to be globally released on November 17 through Butterfly Records with distribution by Big Machine Label Group, will be available in various formats, such as a four-LP set, a two-CD set, digital download, and on all major streaming platforms.

Expressing her excitement, Dolly shared her enthusiasm for presenting her first rock and roll album, "Rockstar." She expressed deep gratitude and honor for having the opportunity to collaborate with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time. Singing the iconic songs featured on the album brought immeasurable joy to her. She sincerely hopes that her fans will enjoy the album as much as she enjoyed putting it together.

During her Rock Hall induction speech, Parton mentioned several artists she wished to collaborate with for her rock album. She revealed that she and Steve Perry would be performing JOURNEY's "Open Arms" together.

Parton further explained her decision to create a rock and roll album, stating that if she were to be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, she wanted to earn her place through her work. Consequently, she embarked on the rock album project, collaborating with the rock stars she had met on the induction night. She later connected with Rob Halford through her manager, Danny Nozell, and the project took shape with various ideas.

Dolly Parton holds the distinction of being the most revered and honored female country singer-songwriter of all time. Her recent induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is a testament to her remarkable career. With 27 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has achieved 26 number one hits on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Parton is the first artist to have topped Billboard's Adult Contemporary, Christian AC Songs, Hot Country Songs, Christian Airplay, Country Airplay, and Dance/Mix Show Airplay radio charts. She became the first country artist to be honored as the Grammy MusiCares Person Of The Year by NARAS. Parton boasts an impressive record of 48 Top 10 country albums, the most for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles spanning over 50 years.

In 2014, the RIAA recognized Parton's significant impact on recorded music by presenting her with a plaque commemorating over 100 million units sold worldwide. Her achievements include eleven Grammy Awards and 51 nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award, ten Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), five Academy Of Country Music Awards (including Entertainer Of The Year), four People's Choice Awards, and three American Music Awards. Parton's induction into the Country Music Hall Of Fame took place in 1999.

In 2020, she released the Christmas album "A Holly Dolly Christmas," which reached number one on the Billboard Country and Holiday charts. She also released the bestselling coffee table book "Songteller: My Life in Lyrics." The following year, she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie for the film "Dolly Parton's Christmas On The Square." In December 2022, she released an all-new original holiday movie, "Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas," which aired on NBC and became the most-watched film of the year and the two preceding years.

Parton's philanthropic efforts are noteworthy, as she has donated over 205 million books to children worldwide through her Imagination Library. Her children's book, "Coat Of Many Colors," was dedicated to the Library Of Congress to commemorate the Imagination Library's 100 millionth book donation. In March 2022, Parton co-authored the book "Run Rose Run" with James Patterson, which held the number one position on the New York Times Bestseller's List for five weeks, setting a record for the current decade. Additionally, she released an accompanying album with original songs inspired by the book, which simultaneously topped the Country, Americana/Folk, and Bluegrass Albums charts. From her humble beginnings with "Coat Of Many Colors" to her renowned hit "9 To 5," Dolly Parton's journey exemplifies that no dream is too big and no mountain is too high for the country girl who conquered the world with her talent.