Dolly Parton Birthday: Bonus Edition of 'Rockstar' Album Celebrates Her Special Day

Dolly Parton celebrates 78th birthday with surprise album release featuring rock legends. "Rockstar" tops charts, making her a superstar artist.

Dolly Parton, the iconic global musician and philanthropist, is celebrating her 78th birthday in a big way. She has released four surprise bonus songs to her two-month-old smash hit "Rockstar" album. This 39-track collection is now available on all digital streaming platforms and features an all-star roster of artists. Parton, known for her collaborations with rock royalty, has revisited 21 classic Rock songs alongside 13 of her original tracks.

In a personal message to her fans and friends, Parton announced the release of the four never-before-heard songs, along with some others that were not included on the original album. She expressed her hope that everyone would enjoy the new songs and wished her fans a happy birthday.

"Rockstar Deluxe" includes vinyl-released versions of Parton's collaboration with Italian pop-rockers Måneskin for an amped-up take on her classic "Jolene," as well as her reimaginings of songs by Pat Benatar, The Eurythmics, Eddie Money, and Simon and Garfunkel.

Despite being in her late 70s, Parton's chart-topping success has solidified her status as a superstar album artist. Her "Rockstar" album debuted with first-week global sales of more than 143,000, placing it at No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, and Independent Albums.

Parton expressed her gratitude to her fans and the talented individuals who contributed to the project, acknowledging their support as the driving force behind her achievement. Her manager, Danny Nozell, also expressed pride in delivering Parton's "Rockstar vision."

Parton's cautious optimism about the album continues to yield unprecedented moments. She aimed to create a record of major rock classics that reflected the true rhythm of the songs in her voice. Despite potential praise or criticism, Parton is proud of the album and the effort she put into it.

Dolly Parton's enduring legacy as a versatile and groundbreaking artist is evident in her ability to captivate audiences across generations. Her birthday release of bonus songs is a testament to her unwavering passion for music and her commitment to celebrating life's milestones with her fans.

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