Dolly Parton premieres rock songs with Judas Priest's Rob Halford and Heart's Ann Wilson – listen

Country icon Dolly Parton has premiered two more songs from her upcoming debut rock album, ‘Rockstar’, which feature Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Heart’s Ann Wilson.

One month on from the premiere of lead single ‘World On Fire’, Dolly Parton has shared another original song called ‘Bygones’, which boasts vocals from Rob Halford, and Mötley Crüe’s John 5 and Nikki Sixx on guitar and bass.

Rob Halford previously shared the microphone with Dolly Parton during her all-star performance of ‘Jolene’ at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony last November.

Commenting on ‘Bygones’, Dolly Parton said: “‘Bygones’ is an original song of mine featuring Rob Halford from Judas Priest with Nikki Sixx and John 5.

“It is one of my very favourites on the whole album. The song fits with so many couples and coupling my voice with Rob, one of my all-time favourites, made it even more special.”

Listen to Dolly Parton’s ‘Bygones’ ft. Rob Halford:

Alongside ‘Bygones’, Dolly Parton has premiered her cover of Heart’s ‘Magic Man’ featuring vocals from Ann Wilson.

“I’ve always wanted a reason to sing ‘Magic Man’ by Heart and it was one of my first choices for the album,” Parton enthuses.

“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. Hope I’ve made you proud. I think it’s magic!”

Listen to Dolly Parton’s ‘Magic Man’ ft. Ann Wilson:

‘World On Fire’, ‘Bygones’ and ‘Magic Man’ all appear on Dolly Parton’s 30-track ‘Rockstar’ album, which is released on Friday 17th November 2023 via Parton’s own Butterfly Records imprint.

The expansive album consists of nine Parton-penned originals and a smorgasbord of covers of rock classics.

Other guests include Bon Jovi legend Richie Sambora, Journey icon Steve Perry, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, P!nk, Pat Benatar, Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sting, Lizzo, Waddy Watchel and many more.

Dolly Parton - 'Rockstar' alternative covers and 'World on Fire' artwork:

Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ track-listing:

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)

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