Dolly Parton joined Garth Brooks to co-host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, which streamed live on Prime Video May 11, 2023, from the Ford Center in Frisco, TX. Closing out the show, Dolly gave everyone a sneak peek of her highly-anticipated Rock album Rockstar, with a premiere performance of the lead track from the album, "World On Fire."
Liar, liar the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Fire, fire burning higher
Still got time to turn it all around
Now I ain't one for speaking out much
But that don’t mean I don’t stay in touch
Everybody’s trippin’ over this or that
What we gonna do when we all fall flat
Liar, liar the world’s on fire
What we gonna do when it all burns down
I don’t know what to think about us
When did we lose in God we trust
God Almighty, what we gonna do
If God ain’t listenin’ and we’re deaf too
Liar, liar the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Fire, fire burning higher
Still got time to turn it all around
Don’t get me started on politics
Now how are we to live in a world like this
Greedy politicians, present and past
They wouldn’t know the truth if it bit ‘em in the ass
Now tell me what is truth
Have we all lost sight
Of common decency
Of the wrong and right
How do we heal this great divide
Do we care enough to try
Liar, liar the world’s on fire
What we gonna do when it all burns down
Billy got a gun, Joey got a knife
Janey got a sign to carry in the fight
Marching in the streets with sticks and stones
Don’t you ever believe words don’t break bones
Oh, can we rise above
Can’t we show some love
Do we just give up
Or make a change
We know all too well
We’ve all been through hell
Time to break the spell
In heaven’s name
Liar, liar the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Fire, fire burning higher
Still got time to turn it all around
Liar, liar the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Fire, fire burning higher
Still got time to turn it all around
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down)
Show some love
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire,
Still got time to turn it all around)
Let’s rise above
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down)
Let’s make a stand
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down)
Let’s lend a hand
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Still got time to turn it all around)
Let’s heal the hurt
(Liar, Liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down)
Let kindness work
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down)
Let’s be a friend
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down)
Let hatred end
(Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do)
Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Liar, liar, the world’s on fire
Whatcha gonna do when it all burns down
Dolly 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. Releasing November 17, 2023, Rockstar is now available for pre-order and will be available as a 4 LP set, 2 CD set, digital download and on all streaming services.
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!”
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.
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)
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.
