Dolly Parton has done just about everything in the music industry—but she’s still finding new ways to push boundaries and expand her legendary career.
Fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement as the country music icon prepares to release her very first rock album. This comes a year after she initially turned down a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t «earned the right.» However, in 2022, the 77-year-old was officially inducted, and now she’s making sure there’s no doubt that she belongs.
Determined to prove herself in the rock world, Dolly promised to create an album in honor of her induction—and now, the long-awaited release date is finally here!
At first, reports suggest Dolly was hesitant about her Hall of Fame recognition. Best known for her country roots, she wasn’t sure she fit the mold. But after the public overwhelmingly voted her in, she embraced the honor and immediately got to work on an album that would cement her place among rock’s greatest legends.
Set for release on November 17, Rockstar is bringing her vision to life. The album boasts an impressive 30 tracks—nine original songs and 21 fresh takes on classic hits, featuring collaborations with music’s biggest names. Fans can expect to hear new renditions of Every Breath You Take with Sting and Wrecking Ball alongside her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
The guest list is just as iconic, with appearances from Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John, and many more.
Speaking earlier this year on The View, Dolly opened up about her initial reluctance to accept the Hall of Fame induction:
«I just didn’t feel like I deserved it, but after they explained why I was chosen, I decided to accept it if they insisted on giving it to me.»
«But I told myself, if I’m going to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I have to do something to earn it.»
The full tracklist for Rockstar includes:
Rockstar (feat. Richie Sambora)
World on Fire
Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson & Howard Leese)
Long As I Can See the Light (feat. John Fogerty)
Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler & Warren Haynes)
What Has Rock & Roll Ever Done for You? (feat. Stevie Nicks & Waddy Wachtel)
Red Rain
Baby I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton)
I Hate Myself for Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
Night Moves (feat. Chris Stapleton)
Wrecking Ball (feat. Miley Cyrus)
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (feat. Brandi Carlile & P!nk)
Keep on Loving You (feat. Kevin Cronin)
Heart of Glass (feat. Debbie Harry)
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me (feat. Elton John)
Tried to Rock & Roll Me (feat. Melissa Etheridge)
Stairway to Heaven (feat. Lizzo & Sasha Flute)
We Are the Champions
Bygones (feat. Rob Halford, Nikki Sixx & John 5)
My Blue Tears (feat. Simon Le Bon)
What’s Up? (feat. Linda Perry)
You’re No Good (feat. Sheryl Crow & Emmylou Harris)
Bittersweet (feat. Michael McDonald)
Heartbreaker (feat. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo)
I Dreamed About Elvis (feat. The Jordanaires & Ronnie McDowell)
Let It Be (feat. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton & Mick Fleetwood)
Free Bird (feat. Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle, The Artimus Pyle Band & Ronnie Van Zant)
Reflecting on the project, Dolly expressed her gratitude for the legendary artists she worked with:
«I feel incredibly honored to have collaborated with some of the greatest musicians and singers of all time. Recording these iconic songs has been an absolute joy.»
«I hope people enjoy listening to this album as much as I loved making it!»
It’s truly amazing to see Dolly still pushing creative boundaries and loving what she does at 77!
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