Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton drops new single at 80, reroutes the royalties to pediatric cancer

Marking her 80th birthday not with nostalgia but with an announcement, Dolly Parton unveils new music alongside a charitable initiative aimed at pediatric cancer. The release includes a new single and music video, steering proceeds towards medical causes rather than digital charts.

This gesture aligns with Parton’s long-standing interplay between philanthropy and performance, reinforcing her output not just as entertainment but as a vehicle for aid. Her catalogue, already among the most commercially potent, now folds into purpose beyond the studio.

Dolly turns 80, brings Miley, Queen Latifah & Reba to revisit 1977 anthem

Marking her upcoming 80th birthday, Dolly Parton reimagines her 1977 single “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” with a lineup that includes Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, and Lainey Wilson.

The track threads voices over David Foster’s piano and The Christ Church Choir’s backing, repackaging a reflective anthem of personal renewal without any overt sentimental excess.

Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research at Vanderbilt’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Dolly Parton’s “musical epiphany” comes patched with Reba, Lainey & friends

Dolly Parton returns to the studio, but sidesteps a solo spotlight—she brings along Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, and other collaborators, weaving their voices into her latest project like patches on a well-worn denim jacket.

Her new material stems from what she describes as a “musical epiphany,” a realization forged in the heart of traditional country yet filtered through decades of personal and genre-wide reinvention.

Patsy to Parton, heartbreak lingers in 60 years of unreleased Opry cuts

Timed for the Grand Ole Opry’s centennial fanfare, “Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs” assembles 20 unreleased live recordings spanning six decades, from Patsy Cline’s 1962 sting of “Crazy” to Ashley McBryde’s 2024 barroom lament, “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” Dolly Parton reappears in a 2007 recording, serenading Porter Wagoner with “I Will Always Love You” beside Patty Loveless and Marty Stuart.

Track pairings like Marty Robbins’ 1981 “El Paso” with Marty Stuart’s echo mark what the Opry calls “Full Circle” mixes, bridging eras on one stage. Don Schlitz, George Jones, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Combs round out a playlist threaded with whiskey, heartbreak, and the occasional benediction.

Dolly Parton joins Mötley Crüe for a 40th birthday ballad—and it's for a cause

Dolly Parton lends her voice to a reimagined version of Mötley Crüe’s 1985 power ballad “Home Sweet Home,” leading the second verse and joining the chorus. Released June 20 and featured on the upcoming From the Beginning singles collection, the track marks the song’s 40th anniversary and ties in with the band’s Vegas residency kicking off September 12, 2025.

A portion of the proceeds supports Covenant House, aiding homeless youth. The deluxe release will span formats, including LP-only tracks and exclusive variants for major retailers.