Dolly Parton has done just about everything there is to do in music, but the country music icon keeps finding new ways to push her boundaries. Fans are thrilled to hear that Dolly is finally releasing her debut rock album! A year after initially declining a nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t “earned the right,” the 77-year-old icon was inducted last November. True to her word, Dolly is now making sure no one questions her place in rock history.
Dolly has officially announced her rock album, *Rockstar*, set to release on November 17. This album is a huge project, with a total of 30 tracks—nine originals and 21 new renditions of rock classics. Among these, she’s collaborating with legends like Sting on “Every Breath You Take” and her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, on “Wrecking Ball.”
The album will also feature Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John, and more incredible artists. Earlier this year, Dolly spoke on *The View* about her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, sharing, “I didn’t feel like I deserved it, but they insisted. So, I thought, ‘I’m going to earn my place.’”
Here’s a peek at the full tracklist for *Rockstar*:
1. “Rockstar” (feat. 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 and 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 Warren Haynes)
9. “What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You” (feat. Stevie Nicks)
10. “Red 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. Brandi Carlile & P!nk)
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 and Sasha Flute)
21. “We Are the Champions”
22. “Bygones” (feat. Rob Halford, Nikki Sixx, and John 5)
23. “My Blue Tears” (feat. Simon Le Bon)
24. “What’s Up?” (feat. Linda Perry)
25. “You’re No Good” (feat. Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris)
26. “Bittersweet” (feat. Michael McDonald)
27. “Heartbreaker” (feat. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo)
28. “I Dreamed About Elvis” (feat. The Jordanaires and Ronnie McDowell)
29. “Let It Be” (feat. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, and Mick Fleetwood)
30. “Free Bird” (feat. Ronnie Van Zant, with Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle, and The Artimus Pyle Band)
In her statement, Dolly expressed her excitement: “It’s been a joy beyond measure to sing these iconic songs alongside some of the greatest musicians of all time. I hope everyone enjoys listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it!”
At 77, Dolly Parton continues to inspire, proving that age is no barrier to pursuing new challenges. Are you a fan of Dolly’s music? Let us know in the comments, and spread the word by sharing this post!
Sounds like a good selection of songs for sure