Dolly Parton reveals track list for upcoming Rock album Rockstar, now available for pre-order.
Dolly Parton has joined forces with some of Rock music’s most legendary artists along with today’s biggest stars for her first-ever Rock album, Rockstar. Inspired by her 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the 30-song collection which includes 9 original tracks and 21 iconic Rock anthems. Rockstar is set for global release on November 17 via Butterfly Records with distribution by Big Machine Label Group and will be available as a 4 LP set, a 2 CD set, digital download and on all streaming services.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar!" Dolly shared. "I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure. I hope everybody enjoys the album as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together!”
Lead Original Track Off Rockstar “World On Fire” Available May 11
The lead track off Rockstar is the timely original “World On Fire,” and is available this Thursday, May 11, to coincide with the world premiere performance of the song at the ACM Awards.
“This is a song I felt very inspired to write," Dolly said. "I think it speaks about everything and to everyone this day and time. I hope it is something that will touch you and maybe touch enough people to want to make a change for the better.”
Coming up this week, Dolly joins Garth Brooks as they host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, streaming around the world LIVE on Prime Video May 11 at 7PM CT from The Ford Center in Frisco, TX.
Dolly Parton merchandise will also be available during ACM Awards Week on Tuesday, May 9 through Sunday, May 14 at The Star in Frisco, Texas, as well as Wednesday, May 10 via a merchandise trailer on The Star complex and on Thursday, May 11 inside The Ford Center during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Dolly! All Access will bring her brand partners together for a custom, curated shopping experience.
Rockstar Track Listing
1. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora) 2. World On Fire 3. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting) 4. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry) 5. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese) 6. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty) 7. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock) 8. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes) 9. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel) 10. Purple Rain 11. Baby, I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton) 12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) 13. Night Moves (feat. Chris Stapleton) 14. Wrecking Ball (feat. Miley Cyrus) 15. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (feat. P!nk & Brandi Carlile) 16. Keep On Loving You (feat. Kevin Cronin) 17. Heart Of Glass (feat. Debbie Harry) 18. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (feat. Elton John) 19. Tried To Rock And Roll Me (feat. Melissa Etheridge) 20. Stairway To Heaven (feat. Lizzo & Sasha Flute) 21. We Are The Champions 22. Bygones (feat. Rob Halford with special guests Nikki Sixx & John 5) 23. My Blue Tears (feat. Simon Le Bon) 24. What’s Up? (feat. Linda Perry) 25. You’re No Good (feat. Emmylou Harris & Sheryl Crow) 26. Heartbreaker (feat. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo) 27. Bittersweet (feat. Michael McDonald) 28. I Dreamed About Elvis (feat. Ronnie McDowell with special guest The Jordanaires) 29. Let It Be (feat. Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton & Mick Fleetwood) 30. Free Bird (feat. Ronnie Van Zant with special guests Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle and The Artimus Pyle Band)
Rockstar Now Available For Pre-Order
Dolly's highly anticipated Rock album Rockstar is set for global release on November 17 and is now available for pre-order on digital, CD and Vinyl. The lead original track from the album, "World On Fire," will be available May 11 and is now available to pre-save on all streaming services.
Listen to “21 Forever,” Chris Janson's new song featuring Dolly Parton and Slash.
Dolly Parton and fellow Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame member, Slash, have teamed up with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Chris Janson for his latest focus track, “21 Forever.” The soaring track, written by Janson, Tommy Cecil and Tom Douglas, speaks on that transitional time in life when you’ve grown out of the youthful partying and start embracing life in a whole new way - realizing that you “can’t be 21 forever” and understanding the beauty of growing up.
“I’m so thrilled to announce that two Global Icons have joined me in song for my absolute biggest collaboration to date," Chris said. "Dolly and Slash, it doesn’t get any BIGGER than that. I’m incredibly humbled and grateful for these two. Hope you all enjoy ‘21 Forever.’”
Stay tuned for more from Chris Janson as he prepares the release of his latest album via Big Machine Label Group/Harpeth 60 Records, due out early this summer. The lead track off the upcoming album, “All I Need Is You,” is currently impacting Country radio and is leaping up the charts.
“21 Forever” – Now Available to Stream
Dolly's collaboration with Slash and Chris Janson, "21 Forever," is now available to stream, from the album The Outlaw Side of Me, available June 16.
Dolly springs forward with an array of fresh surprises up her sleeve this spring!
As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, there's no denying that spring is in the air. Dolly always seems to have a little extra sparkle this time of year, from new music to charitable endeavors, fun family attractions and more. There is so much to look forward to this spring – take a closer look at everything Dolly has in store for us this season!
Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks Unite to Host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11
“Country Music’s Party of the Year” will make history this May with its iconic host pairing of Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards airs on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT, streaming live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Dolly Kicks Off “Big” 2023 Season at Dollywood
Dollywood welcomes guests as they kick off their 2023 season, which is shaping up to be one of the busiest years in the park’s history. Two impressive projects—the Big Bear Mountain roller coaster and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort—are both scheduled for completion this year. Dolly announced Big Bear Mountain’s opening occurs in May, while bookings for HeartSong Lodge & Resort start in June with stays beginning in November.
Spring Forward Into Adventure at Dolly Parton’s Stampede
Dolly’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge and Branson welcomes families to kick off the spring season with an evening of action-packed fun. Enjoy a bountiful four-course feast while delighting in a thrilling show filled with singing and dancing, impressive horse-riding stunts, family-friendly comedy and more.
Sail Into Spring Family Fun at Pirates Voyage
At Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach, buccaneers of all ages are invited to set sail into a fun spring season. This exciting adventure features everything from pirates battling for hidden treasure to high-diving mermaids, plus a delicious Pirate Feast. Come join in the fun!
Spring Into Reading With Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library welcomes the arrival of spring by celebrating the growth of Dolly’s book-gifting program, putting free books into the hands of more children than ever before! The Imagination Library now gifts over 2 MILLION books each month, with 1 in 10 children under the age of five in the United States receiving an Imagination Library book in the mail each month! As of March, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library surpassed the 200 million book milestone, celebrating the arrival of spring with over 204 million total books gifted since the program’s inception.
“Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones”
Dolly announced her new book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, an inside look at her iconic fashion and distinctive style, is due for release October 17, 2023. Dolly shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.
Dolly Launches “Vinyl Me, Parton” Record of the Month Subscription
Vinyl Me, Please and Dolly Parton are excited to announce a first-of-its-kind monthly record club devoted to the legendary career and peerless catalog of Dolly Parton. Starting in April 2023, Vinyl Me, Parton will give Dolly fans a monthly connection with her catalog on vinyl, with twelve Records of the Month spanning the entirety of Dolly’s recording career.
SONGS OF SPRINGTIME
As the season of spring arrives, witness the magnificence of new beginnings that envelop the earth. Bask in the radiance of sunshine piercing through the clouds and seek out the emergence of colorful rainbows. Allow this beautiful time of year to bring you happiness and harmonize your soul.
“Love is Like a Butterfly”
Your laughter brings me sunshine Every day is springtime And I am only happy when you are by my side How precious is this love we share How very precious, sweet and rare Together, we belong like daffodils and butterflies
Love is like a butterfly As soft and gentle as a sigh The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings Love makes your heartfeel strange inside It flutters like soft wings in flight Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing
Love,
“Country Music’s Party of the Year” Returns Exclusively on Prime Video, Live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas
“Country Music’s Party of the Year” will make history this May with its iconic host pairing of Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards airs on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT, streaming live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The Emmy-nominated star-powered experience will celebrate Country Music’s biggest stars and emerging talent, and will feature unforgettable performances, exclusive collaborations and unexpected moments that will captivate fans worldwide. The full rebroadcast of the ceremony and performances will stream the next day for free on Amazon Freevee.
This marks the first time ever Garth takes the stage to host an awards show, coming ahead of his Las Vegas residency and off the heels of his world tour, which sold over 6.3 million tickets, making it the biggest North American tour in history. It’s the second consecutive year that the show will be hosted by Dolly, following her recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with my friend Garth,” Dolly shared. “While I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with him throughout the years, I can’t believe we’ve never had the chance to work together. In addition, getting to see all this great new talent in Country music, I am excited to have the chance to premiere the lead single from my upcoming rock album on the show!”
“Anyone with Dolly Parton makes a fantastic couple,” said Garth.
“The ACM Awards is the world’s biggest and most groundbreaking Country Music awards show and the only one to stream live across the globe thanks to our partners at Prime Video, so there is no host pairing more appropriate than music’s most iconic global superstars, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks,” said Academy of Country Music CEO and ACM Awards Executive Producer, Damon Whiteside. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring this legendary pair together for the first time ever as Country Music’s Party of the Year heads to the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters. From exclusive superstar performances to unexpected collaborations to the industry’s most exciting emerging talent, fans are in for an unforgettable night that can only be seen on the ACM Awards stage!”
“We are elated to have beloved icon Dolly Parton return to co-host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards alongside the legendary Garth Brooks,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “As we bring back the Emmy-nominated Academy of Country Music Awards to our global audience, we are thrilled to continue to showcase the power of Amazon to create what will be an unforgettable night of live entertainment experiences with Dolly and Garth at the helm of ‘Country Music’s Party of the Year.’”
Tickets Available on SeatGeek
A limited number of tickets are still available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a non-stop party packed with their favorite Country stars performing the biggest hits from the last year and seats closer to the action than ever before. The Academy of Country Music recently announced the return of the industry and fan-favorite Topgolf fundraiser for ACM Lifting Lives, set to take place on Wednesday, May 10 in The Colony, TX. The event will be followed by a live concert on the golf green featuring ACM Award-winner Morgan Wallen & Friends HARDY, Lainey Wilson, ERNEST, Bailey Zimmerman, and DJ 13lackbeard, which sold out almost immediately last week. This marks the first announced event as part of ACM Awards week taking over north Texas, with additional programs still to be revealed.
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Raj Kapoor, Barry Adelman and Fonda Anita serving as executive producers and Damon Whiteside serving as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. Nominees, performers and presenters for this year’s show will be announced in the coming weeks.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running country music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in partnership with Prime Video. This year’s show marks its return to Texas since the landmark 50th ACM Awards, which broke a Guinness World Record in 2015 for being the most-attended awards show with more than 70,000 attendees at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Tune In on May 11, 2023
Tune in on May 11, 2023 to watch Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks host The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, streaming live at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT exclusively on Prime Video.
Dame Olivia Newton-John's Final Recording and Music Video, a Reimagined Duet of "Jolene" with Dolly Parton, Now Available
Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John came together for the first time to reimagine Dolly’s timeless hit “Jolene." The original version of the song was ranked No. 63 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2021. This new version is the last song and music video Olivia recorded before her passing in 2022 and is included on her upcoming album Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection.
"My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. I have loved her ever since,” Dolly shared. "We had many occasions that we got to share together, either backstage or performing on the same shows, and I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her. I've always been inspired by her grit, tenderness, willingness, and determination.”
“I have always wanted to record with Dolly,” said the late Olivia Newton-John during an interview in 2021. “She was always there for me and what she did for me early on in my career in Nashville is something I will never forget.”
Dolly and Olivia became friends after Olivia won 1974’s Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year award. To this day, Olivia is the only non-American born artist to win the award. As a nod to their friendship, Olivia recorded an acclaimed version of Dolly’s “Jolene” for her 1976 seventh studio album Come On Over which received critical praise from fans and industry alike.
"My last memory of Olivia was when I sang with her on my song ‘Jolene’ which she recorded for an album not so very long ago," Dolly continued. "I cannot wait to hear that album and Olivia may you rest in peace. You left a spot that no one else will ever fill."
“This duet seems like the perfect bookend to their decades-long friendship,” said Michael Caprio, Olivia's longtime publicist and friend of nearly 25 years. “Knowing that Dolly was there at the start of Olivia’s US Country music career and here she is, one half of a duet of Olivia’s final recording, is pretty special.”
“Jolene” introduces Just The Two of Us, a 17-track duets album releasing May 5, 2023 (on both vinyl and CD) featuring Olivia with artists including Mariah Carey, Michael McDonald, John Travolta, Barry Gibb, Vanessa Amorossi, Jon Secada, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, and more, with some never-before-released on CD and vinyl recordings.
