Iconic American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton is keeping the rock experiment alive after dropping two more tracks from her upcoming rock debut, “Rockstar.”
The country legend will release a rock album with 30 tracks in November and the album features Rob Halford, Nikki Sixx and Ann Wilson.
Teaming up with Heart’s Ann Wilson, Parton delivers a straightforward cover of the iconic 1975 hit “Magic Man (Carl’s Version).”
Among these fresh tunes, “Bygones” was released on Friday.
The song features the iconic vocals of Rob Halford from Judas Priest, as well as the bassist Nikki Sixx and touring guitarist John 5 from Mötley Crüe.
Parton expressed her fondness for “Bygones” and considered it one of her favorite tracks on the album.
In a statement, Parton expressed her long-standing admiration for the song and her joy at collaborating with Wilson.
While acknowledging that no one can out-sing Wilson, Parton gave it her all and even added a personal touch to make the rendition their own.
Within three minutes, Parton and Wilson exchange lines in a captivating new verse that adds to the intrigue.
They sing about a mesmerizing man with enchanting eyes who transformed the path of Parton’s young life. This magic man captivated her, and she swiftly learned the joys and sorrows of his enchantment. The depth of this experience can only be understood by those who have loved a magic man.
Parton’s debut rock collection, set to release on November 17, will comprise 30 songs, including 21 covers and nine original tracks.
