Parton, 77, says she was inspired by her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction last year to create her new album. (AFP pic)
The 77-year-old revealed the stellar lineup of collaborators on her website on Tuesday, sharing details about the album, which will feature nine original songs and 21 covers.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first rock ‘n’ roll album ‘Rockstar’,” she said in a statement. “I am very honoured and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time.
“To be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure.”
Today, Parton will perform her lead original track “World on Fire” at the annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which she is co-hosting with fellow country singer Garth Brooks.
In an interview with Reuters last month, she said the song was “about the times that we’re living in”, adding: “It’s kind of an anthem, it’s just talking about all the different things… I felt very led to write this song.”
The new album, which was inspired by Parton’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, also features collaborations with Lizzo, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Kid Rock, Simon Le Bon, P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, and Chris Stapleton, among many others.