Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrated her birthday with the release of a brand new song that came to her in a dream. Parton said the song, “Don’t Make Me Have to Come Down There,” was spoken to her by God from a mountaintop.
Dolly makes no secret about the importance of her faith in God. She was raised going to church every Sunday where her grandfather, Reverend Jake Owens, was the pastor, and she has held tightly to her beliefs throughout her life. She felt her 77th birthday was the perfect time to release a song that means so much to her and hopes that it will have a positive impact on listeners. She shared,
“I got up, I started writing this song, and over a period of weeks and months I finished it as things would come to me, and I just felt like I should drop it on my birthday. So, I hope you enjoy it.”
In true Dolly fashion, the beloved star said instead of receiving gifts on her birthday, she wanted to give this gift in song. “Don’t Make Me Have to Come Down There” is available worldwide on all streaming platforms.
Dolly Parton collaborated with multi-platinum, global hit-making trio Cheat Codes for a new single, “Bets On Us.” The song, from the album One Night in Nashville, was released on January 6. Dolly shared,
"I love how ‘Bets on Us’ turned out with Cheat Codes. When I heard this song, I felt like I could contribute something special."
For their highly anticipated country album, the acclaimed DJ trio is elated to have a song with Dolly. Matthew Russell of the trio said,
“Having Dolly on this album is so surreal and a full circle moment for me personally. As someone who grew up in the Midwest, my family and I would go to her (Stampede) event in the Great Smoky Mountains. Her larger than life photos were everywhere and now having a song with one of the biggest music legends of all time, and especially in the country space, is incredible.”
“Bets on Us” is not Dolly’s first time working with DJs who are in the Dance/ EDM space. Dolly’s previous forays into the EDM/Dance world have all been successful. Her track record of club hits includes 2021’s “Jolene (Destructo Remix),” 2019’s #1 Gold-certified hit “Faith” featuring Galantis & Mr. Probz, 1997’s top 5 “Peace Train” remix, 1983’s extended play of her hit single “Potential New Boyfriend,” and the disco-charged 1978 double-sided long-play picture disc of “Baby I’m Burnin/I Wanna Fall In Love.”
One Night in Nashville is an entirely new endeavor for the genre-bending trio, which has put out many records in the electronic dance, pop and alt rock genres. In addition to the collaboration with Dolly, the album features singles with an eclectic mix of artists and songwriters, including the current Top 40 radio hit “I Remember” featuring Russell Dickerson, “One Night Left” with MacKenzie Porter, “Lose You” featuring Jimmie Allen, “How Do You Love” featuring Lee Brice & Lindsay Ell and “Never Love You Again” featuring Little Big Town & Bryn Christopher.
Dolly’s new single, “Bets on Us” with DJ trio Cheat Codes is now available to stream, from the album One Night in Nashville, available on all streaming platforms.
Dolly Parton co-hosted and performed with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus during the live NBC special, “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” on Saturday, December 31. Miley and Dolly performed a medley of “Wrecking Ball” and “I Will Always Love You” as well as popular songs “I Love Rock n’ Roll,” “Walkin’ After Midnight” and “Jolene.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEdAFDl_2g4
Last year’s “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” was the #1 most social entertainment special across all of TV in 2021 (excluding awards) and delivered NBC’s best New Year’s Eve viewership in both the 18-49 and 18-34 demos since 2014.
This year’s star-studded event, executive produced by “Saturday Night Live” creator and EP Lorne Michaels, aired live on NBC from Miami on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. ET, featuring an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests.
In order to create a more inclusive experience for blind and visually impaired viewers, NBCUniversal proudly presented the full NBC broadcast with live audio description on the Secondary Audio Program channel (SAP), provided by Descriptive Video Works, with additional audio narration available to describe the rich visuals of the special.
“Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” is executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Miley Cyrus. Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager executive produced for Den of Thieves. It’s also produced by Tish Cyrus’ Hopetown Entertainment, and directed by Joe DeMaio.
Just in time for the holidays, Dolly Parton arrives on TikTok to share her one-of-a-kind sparkle and “Dollyisms,” straight from the heart. With over 5 billion video views on the hashtag #Dolly, the massive community of Dolly fans on TikTok have been eagerly awaiting her arrival on the platform, and in true Dolly fashion, she makes a magically grand entrance with her beloved personality, unparalleled wit and legendary moments.
Filled to the brim with Southern hospitality, Dolly would never presume to join a party without bringing a gift. To celebrate the holiday season and her arrival on TikTok, Dolly has teamed up with SoundOn, TikTok’s music marketing and distribution platform, to officially release “Berry Pie” –available exclusively on TikTok for the first time for users to include in their creations. A sugary, down-home ditty that draws from traditional bluegrass styles, “Berry Pie” is the ideal soundtrack for holiday baking
adventures–successes or blunders! Whether you’re a professional patissier or attempting your first tart, “Berry Pie” is the sound For You.
“I like to cook and I love to bake, bread and cookies and pies and cakes”
– Dolly in “Berry Pie”
@dollyparton I like to cook, and I love to bake! #bakingblunders #berrypie #dollytok
♬ Berry Pie - Dolly Parton
TikTok’s community embraced Dolly and her peerless catalog even before her personal presence on the platform. #DollyTok is a subcommunity whose daily postings celebrate Dolly’s record-breaking music, award-winning movies and larger-than-life personality. Hashtags #Dolly, #DollyParton, and #Dollytok have 6.4 billion video views combined and counting. Creators turn to Dolly’s smash hit songs, including “9 to 5” (15K video creations) when they want to pour a cup of ambition, “Jolene” (28K video creations) or to “Islands In The Stream” (over 20K video creations), her chart-topping duet with the late, great Kenny Rogers, when celebrating or searching for their one and only. Dolly’s launch on TikTok follows her recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with the release of her Greatest Hits album, Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection. Her NBC Special, Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, which aired Thursday, December 1st and garnered monumental ratings, will repeat December 21st and is streaming now on Peacock.
Join Dolly on TikTok at @DollyParton and don’t forget to use “Berry Pie” in all of your baking videos!
NBC will ring in the new year with the second iteration of “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” hosted by Miley Cyrus, who will be joined by co-host Dolly Parton.
The star-studded event, to be executive produced by “Saturday Night Live” creator and EP Lorne Michaels, will feature an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests to be announced.
“Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” will air live on NBC from Miami on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET and will also stream live on Peacock.
Last year’s “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” was the #1 most social entertainment special across all of TV in 2021 (excluding awards) and delivered NBC’s best NYE viewership in both the 18-49 and 18-34 demos since 2014.
“Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” is executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Miley Cyrus. Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager will executive produce for Den of Thieves. It’s also produced by Tish Cyrus’ Hopetown Entertainment, and directed by Joe DeMaio.
In order to create a more inclusive experience for blind and visually impaired viewers, NBCUniversal is proud to present the full NBC broadcast with live audio description on the Secondary Audio Program channel (SAP), provided by Descriptive Video Works. The broadcast will be available with additional audio narration, describing the rich visuals of the special.
Watch “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” cohosted by Dolly Parton, airing on NBC Dec. 31 beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET and streaming live on Peacock.
