Dolly Parton has released the latest cover from her upcoming rock album, a rendition of the ’90s staple “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes. As with many of the reimagined hits on Rockstar, Parton recruited one of the original artists: vocalist Linda Perry. Stream the track below.
Rather than trying to mimic Perry’s original vocals, Parton leans into her strengths on “What’s Up?” and sings “from the top of my lungs” as only she can. Three decades later, the song’s theme of intense societal pressures remains universal. Directed by Steve Summers, the video for the song was filmed at Eakin Elementary School in downtown Nashville. Check it out below.
“First of all, I love Linda Perry. Second of all, I love this song written by Linda,” the always gracious Parton said in a statement. “Third of all, I love being a part of this video to try...
Rather than trying to mimic Perry’s original vocals, Parton leans into her strengths on “What’s Up?” and sings “from the top of my lungs” as only she can. Three decades later, the song’s theme of intense societal pressures remains universal. Directed by Steve Summers, the video for the song was filmed at Eakin Elementary School in downtown Nashville. Check it out below.
“First of all, I love Linda Perry. Second of all, I love this song written by Linda,” the always gracious Parton said in a statement. “Third of all, I love being a part of this video to try...
- 9/22/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
For her latest rock cover, Dolly Parton takes a deep breath and gets real high on a cover of 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” She even gets a little help from the song’s writer and original singer, Linda Perry.
In Parton’s hands, the tune has a country swing to the rhythm and a little twang in the way she sings “peculiar,” that’s anything but peculiar. There’s also a special weight to the song’s final words: “After years and my life is still tryin’ to get...
In Parton’s hands, the tune has a country swing to the rhythm and a little twang in the way she sings “peculiar,” that’s anything but peculiar. There’s also a special weight to the song’s final words: “After years and my life is still tryin’ to get...
- 9/22/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton has joined with surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on a new cover of the band’s 1970 hit, “Let It Be.”
The song is part of Parton’s upcoming album, Rockstar. Peter Frampton and Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood also appear on the track.
Rockstar (out Nov. 17) will be Parton’s 49th studio album, and features 30 tracks, including a few new Parton songs, including “World on Fire” and the promotional track “Bygones,” featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest.
Parton has also already released covers of Queen’s “We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions” and Heart’s “Magic Man,” featuring Ann Wilson.
Other collaborations: “Every Breath You Take” with Sting, “Wrecking Ball” with Miley Cyrus, “Heart of Glass” with Blondie’s Debbie Harry, “Stairway to Heaven” with Lizzo, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” with Pink and Brandi Carlile, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” with Elton John,...
The song is part of Parton’s upcoming album, Rockstar. Peter Frampton and Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood also appear on the track.
Rockstar (out Nov. 17) will be Parton’s 49th studio album, and features 30 tracks, including a few new Parton songs, including “World on Fire” and the promotional track “Bygones,” featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest.
Parton has also already released covers of Queen’s “We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions” and Heart’s “Magic Man,” featuring Ann Wilson.
Other collaborations: “Every Breath You Take” with Sting, “Wrecking Ball” with Miley Cyrus, “Heart of Glass” with Blondie’s Debbie Harry, “Stairway to Heaven” with Lizzo, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” with Pink and Brandi Carlile, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” with Elton John,...
- 8/19/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
As if the idea of Dolly Parton taking on The Beatles’ “Let It Be” wasn’t cool enough, she recruited Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to play on her version of the song.
In addition to the surviving members of The Beatles, Parton’s cover features two other classic rock legends: Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
Parton’s version of “Let It Be” will appear on her upcoming album, Rockstar, which drops in full on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group. Thus far, we’ve also heard the lead single, “World on Fire,” “Bygones” featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, a cover of Heart’s “Magic Man” with Ann Wilson herself, and Parton’s take on Queen’s classic “We Are the Champions.”
The 30-track album features nine original songs and an absolutely stacked guest list, which also includes Stevie Nicks, Elton John,...
In addition to the surviving members of The Beatles, Parton’s cover features two other classic rock legends: Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
Parton’s version of “Let It Be” will appear on her upcoming album, Rockstar, which drops in full on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group. Thus far, we’ve also heard the lead single, “World on Fire,” “Bygones” featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, a cover of Heart’s “Magic Man” with Ann Wilson herself, and Parton’s take on Queen’s classic “We Are the Champions.”
The 30-track album features nine original songs and an absolutely stacked guest list, which also includes Stevie Nicks, Elton John,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton is in her rock ‘n’ roll era, and she’s ready to become the champion of the genre. To that end, she shared her cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” on Friday as the latest single from her forthcoming, aptly-named album, Rockstar.
With a dynamic, guitar-driven arrangement reminiscent of Queen’s original version from 1977, Parton’s take on the song is stadium-ready. At 77 years old, she still belts with goosebump-inducing power, soaring through the anthemic melody. Add in the tinge of twangy wisdom she brings to lines about how fame and fortune have been “no bed of roses,” and the tune is elevated to a new level of insight.
Parton also closes the song with a brief interpolation of “We Will Rock You” — complete with the legendary beat, crowd chanting, and some vocal ad-libs from Parton that unmistakably confirm the fact that she will, indeed, rock you.
With a dynamic, guitar-driven arrangement reminiscent of Queen’s original version from 1977, Parton’s take on the song is stadium-ready. At 77 years old, she still belts with goosebump-inducing power, soaring through the anthemic melody. Add in the tinge of twangy wisdom she brings to lines about how fame and fortune have been “no bed of roses,” and the tune is elevated to a new level of insight.
Parton also closes the song with a brief interpolation of “We Will Rock You” — complete with the legendary beat, crowd chanting, and some vocal ad-libs from Parton that unmistakably confirm the fact that she will, indeed, rock you.
- 7/25/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Don’t expect to see an AI hologram of Dolly Parton performing live once she’s gone. In a recent press conference, the country legend (via The Independent) said she has no desire to leave her “soul” behind.
“I think I’ve left a great body of work behind,” Parton said. “I have to decide how much of that high-tech stuff I want to be involved [with] because I don’t want to leave my soul here on this earth.”
She continued, “I think with some of this stuff I’ll be grounded here for ever… I’ll be around, we’ll find ways to keep me here.” According to The Independent, Parton also quipped that “everything” about her — including “any intelligence” — was artificial anyway.
Last year, Abba launched their “Abba Voyage” London residency (grab tickets here) featuring the (very much alive) Swedish pop icons in hologram form as they looked...
“I think I’ve left a great body of work behind,” Parton said. “I have to decide how much of that high-tech stuff I want to be involved [with] because I don’t want to leave my soul here on this earth.”
She continued, “I think with some of this stuff I’ll be grounded here for ever… I’ll be around, we’ll find ways to keep me here.” According to The Independent, Parton also quipped that “everything” about her — including “any intelligence” — was artificial anyway.
Last year, Abba launched their “Abba Voyage” London residency (grab tickets here) featuring the (very much alive) Swedish pop icons in hologram form as they looked...
- 7/5/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
In addition to “World on Fire,” Dolly Parton has released two additional songs from her forthcoming Rockstar album. She’s joined by Ann Wilson for a cover of “Magic Man.” Parton has also released a new original song called “Bygones,” which features Nikki Sixx and John 5. All three tracks are part of the singer’s debut rock album, which houses 30 tracks in total.
Dolly Parton’s ‘Magic Man’
“I’ve always wanted a reason to sing ‘Magic Man’ by Heart and it was one of my first choices for the album,” Parton said in a statement. “I was so happy that Ann Wilson agreed to sing it with me. Nobody can out sing Ann, but I gave it my darndest, and we added a few lines that were not in the original. We wanted to have a few things that made it seem like ours. Thank you, Nancy, for...
Dolly Parton’s ‘Magic Man’
“I’ve always wanted a reason to sing ‘Magic Man’ by Heart and it was one of my first choices for the album,” Parton said in a statement. “I was so happy that Ann Wilson agreed to sing it with me. Nobody can out sing Ann, but I gave it my darndest, and we added a few lines that were not in the original. We wanted to have a few things that made it seem like ours. Thank you, Nancy, for...
- 6/16/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1980, Dolly Parton was ruling the pop and country charts with “9 to 5” while Judas Priest were “Breaking the Law” and the members of Mötley Crüe weren’t even wearing leather. At that point in time, none of those artists likely ever thought they’d cross paths. Now, Parton has teamed with Priest screamer Rob Halford and Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and guitarist John 5 on a new song, “Bygones,” one of two new tracks Parton released from her upcoming Rockstar album, out Nov. 17.
Over crunchy guitars, Parton asks...
Over crunchy guitars, Parton asks...
- 6/16/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton has continued rolling out her Rockstar era with a pair of new tracks: an original song titled “Bygones” featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and a cover of Heart’s “Magic Man” with Ann Wilson herself.
“Bygones” also features Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and John 5, who recently joined the Crüe as their new guitarist. On the track, Parton and Halford trade dueling vocals, singing, “I’m sorry, so sorry/ How long must you punish me?/ Why can’t we just move on?/ Let bygones be bygones.”
In a statement, Parton called “Bygones” one of her “very favorites” on the album, adding, “The song fits with so many couples and coupling my voice with Rob, one of my all-time favorites, made it even more special.”
On her cover of “Magic Man,” Parton mostly sticks to the original, singing the first verse before handing the mic over to Wilson for the second verse.
“Bygones” also features Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and John 5, who recently joined the Crüe as their new guitarist. On the track, Parton and Halford trade dueling vocals, singing, “I’m sorry, so sorry/ How long must you punish me?/ Why can’t we just move on?/ Let bygones be bygones.”
In a statement, Parton called “Bygones” one of her “very favorites” on the album, adding, “The song fits with so many couples and coupling my voice with Rob, one of my all-time favorites, made it even more special.”
On her cover of “Magic Man,” Parton mostly sticks to the original, singing the first verse before handing the mic over to Wilson for the second verse.
- 6/16/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – June 16th, 2023
Doja Cat – “Attention”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock – “Don’t Say Love”
Dolly Parton – “Magic Man (Carl Version) (feat. Ann Wilson)” With Special Guest Howard Leese & “Bygones (feat. Rob Halford)” With Special Guests Nikki Sixx & John 5
Coi Leray – “Run It Up”
Ateez – “Bouncy” , plus The World EP 2: Outlaw (EP)
Sam Fischer and Meghan Trainor – “Alright”
Gracie Abrams – “Block me out”, plus Good Riddance (Deluxe Album)
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Jvke, Jimin, Charlie Puth & Muni Long — “Angel Pt.2”
Kēynes – “Low Lows & Ceremonies”
Myles Lloyd – “Shadows”
Carly Pearce – “We Don’t Fight Anymore” ft. Chris Stapleton
David James – “Lost”
Ivan – “One Too Many”
Queens of the Stone Age – “Paper Machete”
Killer Mike – “Scientists & Engineers” ft. Future, Andre 3000,...
New Music Friday – June 16th, 2023
Doja Cat – “Attention”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock – “Don’t Say Love”
Dolly Parton – “Magic Man (Carl Version) (feat. Ann Wilson)” With Special Guest Howard Leese & “Bygones (feat. Rob Halford)” With Special Guests Nikki Sixx & John 5
Coi Leray – “Run It Up”
Ateez – “Bouncy” , plus The World EP 2: Outlaw (EP)
Sam Fischer and Meghan Trainor – “Alright”
Gracie Abrams – “Block me out”, plus Good Riddance (Deluxe Album)
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Jvke, Jimin, Charlie Puth & Muni Long — “Angel Pt.2”
Kēynes – “Low Lows & Ceremonies”
Myles Lloyd – “Shadows”
Carly Pearce – “We Don’t Fight Anymore” ft. Chris Stapleton
David James – “Lost”
Ivan – “One Too Many”
Queens of the Stone Age – “Paper Machete”
Killer Mike – “Scientists & Engineers” ft. Future, Andre 3000,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
Dolly Parton has released the tracklist for her upcoming “Rockstar” album and it’s the biggest flex of street cred we’ve seen in quite a while. The 30 songs feature guest vocals from some of music’s biggest names including fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and current hitmakers. See the full list below.
01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)
02. World on Fire
03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)
07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
09. 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.
01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)
02. World on Fire
03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)
07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
09. 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.
- 5/9/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Dolly Parton has often been described as a rock star, but now she’s making that designation a literal one with the upcoming release of her first album of rock music.
Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.
Read More: Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks ‘Don’t Know Why’ It Took So Long For Them To Work Together, Talk Potential Music Collaboration
In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...
Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.
Read More: Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks ‘Don’t Know Why’ It Took So Long For Them To Work Together, Talk Potential Music Collaboration
In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...
- 5/9/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Dolly Parton is ready to rock ‘n’ roll: the country music icon is set to release a rock album featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo and Miley Cyrus.
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! 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,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! 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,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...
- 5/9/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s probably safe to say that Dolly Parton will be the only artist this year (and possibly ever) whose new album will include features by Lizzo, Rob Halford, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Nicks. The dual Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s long-awaited rock project Rockstar will bow Nov. 17 and includes more than 40 guests across its 30 tracks.
Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...
Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Upon her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, Dolly Parton announced her intention to record a rock album. “If I’m gonna be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m gonna have to earn it,” she said at the time.
Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.
When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!
Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...
Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.
When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!
Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
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