Lainey Wilson celebrates Dolly Parton's birthday with sweet post

Dolly Parton celebrates 78th birthday with new album release. Lainey Wilson and other artists send birthday wishes. New tracks available.

Dolly Parton, the country icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, celebrated her 78th birthday on January 19th. As she embarks on another year, many of her fellow artists took to social media to wish her a happy birthday. Lainey Wilson, the current CMA Entertainer of the Year, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram along with a candid video of her and Dolly at the release party for Parton's latest album, Rockstar.

In the video, the two country stars are seen chatting and laughing together on the red carpet, with the title track from Parton's rock album playing in the background. Wilson expressed her admiration for Dolly in her post, calling her the "Queen" and thanking her for inspiring her and others with her genuine kindness and spirit.

Dolly Parton also had a surprise for her fans on her birthday. She released the deluxe edition of her album Rockstar, featuring nine new tracks, including classic rock covers and original songs. Parton announced the release on social media, expressing her gratitude to her fans and giving them a special birthday present. The new tracks include covers of songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Eddie Money, Eurythmics, Billy Joel, and Pat Benatar, as well as original songs such as "Rockin' It (Live)," "Jolene" featuring Maneskin, "Mama Never Said," and "Get Out of My Bedroom."

The deluxe edition of Rockstar is now available for streaming on all platforms. Dolly Parton continues to captivate and inspire fans with her timeless music and generous spirit, proving that she truly is the "Queen" of country music.