{"id":159489,"date":"2023-05-16T05:10:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T05:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=159489"},"modified":"2023-05-16T05:10:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T05:10:58","slug":"dolly-parton-unveils-star-packed-rockstar-album-a-fusion-of-classic-covers-and-originals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/dolly-parton-unveils-star-packed-rockstar-album-a-fusion-of-classic-covers-and-originals\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton Unveils Star-Packed “Rockstar” Album: A Fusion of Classic Covers and Originals"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
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Legendary singer Dolly Parton, a dual Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, has announced her much-awaited rock project “Rockstar,” scheduled for release on November 17.<\/span><\/p>\n The album consists of 30 tracks, featuring over 40 guests, including some of the biggest names in the music industry.<\/span><\/p>\n “Rockstar” comprises 21 classic covers and nine original songs. Parton collaborates with various artists, often reinterpreting songs with their original performers.<\/span><\/p>\n The album includes iconic tracks such as “Baby, I Love Your Way” with Peter Frampton, “Open Arms” with Journey’s Steve Perry, “Heart of Glass” with Blondie’s Debbie Harry, and “Wrecking Ball” with Miley Cyrus.<\/span><\/p>\n In some instances, Parton brings together stars to substitute for other musicians.<\/span><\/p>\n For example, Pink and Brandi Carlile join her in performing the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” while Lizzo and her Sasha Flute contribute to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.”<\/span><\/p>\n The album features a plethora of famous artists, such as Sting, Chris Stapleton, Elton John, Simon Le Bon, John Fogerty, Kid Rock, and former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who collaborate on a rendition of “Let It Be.”<\/span><\/p>\n The album concludes with a version of “Free Bird,” which includes the voice of the late Ronnie Van Zant as well as Lynyrd Skynyrd members Gary Rossington and Artimus Pyle.<\/span><\/p>\n In a statement, Parton expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work with such iconic musicians and singers, adding that she hopes listeners enjoy the album as much as she enjoyed creating it.<\/span><\/p>\n “Rockstar” will be released via Butterfly Records on November 17, following Parton’s March 2022 studio album “Run, Rose, Run.”<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n Dolly Parton premiered “World on Fire,” the album’s first single, at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on May 11.<\/span><\/p>\n Which she also co-hosted with Garth Brooks. In a statement, Parton said the song was inspired by the current state of the world and hopes it can inspire people to make a positive change.<\/span><\/p>\n Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, having initially declined the nomination.<\/span><\/p>\n She later accepted it after realizing the Hall of Fame was not exclusively for rock musicians. During the induction ceremony, Parton performed her classic hit “Jolene” alongside artists such as Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and Annie Lennox.<\/span><\/p>\n “Rockstar” will be released via Butterfly Records on November 17, following Parton’s March 2022 studio album “Run, Rose, Run.”<\/span><\/p>\nRockstar: A Mix of Covers and Originals<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Lineup of Music Legends<\/b><\/h2>\n
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“World on Fire”: First Single and ACM Awards Performance<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Journey to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame<\/b><\/h2>\n
Dolly Parton – Rockstar track list:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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