Dolly Parton Readies Her New Rock Album
Dolly Parton is getting ready to release her first rock album later this year. She felt inspired to create the record following her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
Parton shared a bunch of information about the album on Tuesday (May 9). It’s titled Rockstar, and it will be released on November 17.
“I’m a rockstar now!” Parton said in a post on Instagram. “My new album ‘Rockstar’ is coming November 17 and it’s available for pre-order. Let’s rock n’ roll.”
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Dolly Parton Reveals Names Of Artists Collaborating With Her On Rock Album
Parton didn’t make her new rock record alone. She enlisted the help of lots of famous artists, including Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and her own goddaughter, Miley Cyrus..and that’s just scratching the surface!
Many of Rockstar‘s 30 tracks are collaborations. While browsing through the track list, fans were quick to spot one major collaboration on track #7. It’s a song called “Either Or,” and Kid Rock is Parton’s duet partner.
Dolly Parton announces 30-track Rock album ‘Rockstar’ out November 17th.
It includes collaborations with Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Perry, Kid Rock, Chris Stapleton, Pink, Brandi Carlile, Elton John, Stevie Nicks and more. pic.twitter.com/iMrluvCabw
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While Parton and Kid Rock may seem like an unlikely pair, they actually share something big in common. The two of them were both inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in 2009.
Charlie Daniels, Ernest Tubb, and Tootsie Bess were inducted that same year. Watch a video from their induction day below.
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We’re curious to hear Parton and Kid Rock’s new rock & roll duet. What do y’all think about the idea of them collaborating?