Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Is Here and Her Fans Love It

The world knew Dolly Parton was a rockstar, however her new album simply proved it.

“Dolly Parton’s album dropped at this time. No person discuss to me,” one fan posted on X (previously Twitter) on Friday, November 17, when Parton’s rock LP, Rockstar, arrived. The album, with 30 tracks and virtually as many visitor stars, left followers euphoric. “Omg, the brand new [Dolly Parton album #Rockstar is actually so good! Such a vibe,” posted a fan, while another said shortly after the release that their love for the 77-year-old music icon “goes to 11.”

On Rockstar, Parton covers some of rock’s biggest songs, from “Stairway to Heaven” to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to a version of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” The latter put a lot of fans in their feelings. “Just heard the Dolly Parton version of Purple Rain from her Rockstar album chills y’all soooo good,” posted one fan, while another wrote, “Dolly Parton’s version of Purple Rain is breathtaking. I cry every time I listen to it. Thank you, [Dolly], for this stunning tribute to Prince.”

Parton shared a message on social media about this new launch. “I can’t let you know how proud I’m of the ‘Rockstar’ album, and I can’t let you know how glad I’m that it’s lastly right here to be launched!” she posted. “I actually had a beautiful time working with all these iconic artists on the document and all these iconic musicians. To not point out all these nice iconic songs that I feel all people will love listening to once more. I simply hope you get pleasure from my model of them! #Rockstar is OUT NOW!”

A few of Parton’s Rockstar collaborators shared their experiences on-line too. Creedence Clearwater Revival singer and rock icon John Fogerty wrote, “A couple of yr in the past, after I obtained my songs again… I headed to Dollywood to document a model of the music ‘Lengthy As I Can See The Gentle’ with the unbelievable [Dolly]for her new album ‘Rockstar,’ which is out now.”

Chris Stapleton, who recorded a canopy of Bob Seger’s “Evening Strikes” with Dolly, shared it together with his followers. Guitar legend Peter Frampton, in the meantime, wrote: “I’m so honored that [Dolly]included me on ROCKSTAR and excited for you all to listen to it. ‘Child, I Love Your Means.’”

Rockstar additionally options Miley Cyrus (“Wrecking Ball”), Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (“I Hate Myself For Loving You”), Michael McDonald (“Bittersweet”), Journey’s Steve Perry (“Open Arms”), Sting (“Each Breath You Take”), Debbie Harry (“Coronary heart of Glass”), Simon Le Bon (“My Blue Tears”), Rob Halford (“Bygones”) and the 2 surviving Beatles – Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr (“Let It Be”).

Parton confronted some backlash over the inclusion of “Both Or” with Child Rock on the album. The controversial rocker joined in a boycott of Bud Gentle after the beer model partnered with trans activist/character Dylan Mulvaney for a TikTok advert. Parton is a identified supporter of the LGBTQ+ group, and she or he defined why she stored Child Rock’s music on Rockstar when talking with The Hollywood Reporter.

“Someone was speaking to me the opposite day, ‘How may you do that [song] with Child?’ I stated, ‘Hey, simply because I like you don’t imply I don’t love Child Rock. Simply because I like Child Rock don’t imply I don’t love you.’ I don’t condemn or criticize,” she stated. “I simply settle for and love.”