Dolly Parton Jim Wright
In 2023, Dolly Parton launched her first rock music album, Rockstar, teaming with a prolonged listing of luminaries together with Elton John and Paul McCartney. On her newest album (out Nov. 15), the globally-known artist and East Tennessee native delivers one in all her most intimate initiatives but, working with members of her household to have a good time their familial legacy and Tennessee roots on the brand new album Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables.
“I cannot believe that it has been 60 years this month since I graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville to pursue my dreams,” Parton stated in an announcement. “My Uncle Bill Owens was by my side for many years helping me develop my music. I owe so much to him and all the family members past and present who have inspired me along this journey. I am honored to spotlight our families’ musical legacy that is my Smoky Mountain DNA.”
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Parton’s household has been an integral a part of her success by the years. Owens helped Parton get her first job on the native Cas Walker Show, and supported Parton all through her profession. Owens and Parton additionally began their very own music publishing firm, Owe-Par, within the Nineteen Sixties. Parton and Owens co-wrote “Put It Off Until Tomorrow,” which turned a prime 10 Billboard Hot Country Singles chart hit for Bill Phillips in 1966 (Owens additionally wrote songs for different artists together with Loretta Lynn and Porter Wagoner).
The new album delves into each Parton’s paternal household, and in addition her mom’s household, the Owens, chronicling the household’s journey from the United Kingdom within the 1600s to their dwelling in East Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.
Parton’s cousin Richie Owens produced the album, which incorporates over three dozen songs, that includes many members of Parton’s quick and prolonged household, leading to a multi-generational venture.
Among them, Parton’s niece Heidi Parton joins on the music “A Rose Won’t Fix It,” whereas the voice of Parton’s mom, Avie Lee Parton, is heard on “Rosewood Casket.” Parton’s sister Stella joins on “Heart Don’t Fail Me Now.”
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