NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: A major addition to Dolly Parton’s most-anticipated album release ‘Rockstar’ is here.
The iconic star has now announced that her all-rock album titled ‘Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event' will be out in theatres soon.
Dolly Parton shares her excitement over 'Rockstar' theater event
In a press release, the ‘Wildflowers’ singer said, “I am excited to know that my fans around the world will be able to come together and be the first to hear a sneak peek of my Rockstar album.”
“I am so proud of this music, and I am humbled by all the wonderful artists who joined me. I cannot wait for people to hear it!,” she added.
Talking to People about the inspiration behind her new album, Parton said, it was for herself and her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
"I'm doing the Rock 'n' Roll album because of him," she said," adding "I had often thought about doing a Rock 'n' Roll album for him with his favorite songs. And so when this all came about, I decided that I am gonna go ahead and do it. … It was just the perfect storm. OK, it's time."
Dolly Parton's upcoming album will have collab with music icons
‘Rockstar’ album will consist of a 30-track records, including nine new songs and 21 covers of rock classics. It will also feature collaborations with fellow legends Elton John, John Fogerty, Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Sting, and others.
In an interview while promoting her upcoming album, Dolly talked about how she’s no longer into touring.
"It's always been taxing, the reason I don't tour now is because I don't want to be that far away from home. We're getting older and I've got a lot of business that I do and the movies that I do," she said.
Parton also shared an update over her Instagram account and captioned, "To celebrate the launch of ‘ROCKSTAR’, I am announcing a first-listen fan event in movie theaters and cinemas worldwide on November 15, with select encores on November 16! ?⭐️ You will hear full songs from the new album for the first time ever and see footage you’ve never seen before. Tickets are on sale now!"
As per AceShowbiz, Dolly continued, "So we're close to home and I just really do prepare, just like coming over for this, we had a band and before I had to cancel once - my husband was sick at the time but he's fine now but you do plan and I do not plan to tour at this time."
The ‘My Blue Tears’ crooner, who turned 77 this January, said, "Good doctors, good lighting and good makeup" play a major part in her youthful appearance."