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“As many times as I've heard this song this is the first time it made me tear up”: Listen to Dolly Parton's epic 10 minute 50 seconds version of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird, featuring Ronnie Van Zant and one of Gary Rossington's final guitar solos

By Paul Brannigan Published

Rockstar is finally here, and Dolly Parton has out-done herself with her epic album-closing cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird

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Dolly Parton: Rockstar album art
"A towering wedding cake of syrupy excess and Elvis-in-Vegas naffness": Dolly Parton's Rockstar is monumentally hideous, yet strangely glorious

By Stephen Dalton Published

Country queen Dolly Parton rocks out with McCartney, Halford, Tyler, Jett and a cast of thousands

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Dolly Parton and Rob Halford duetting at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony
“Dolly Parton is tickling my beard! I thought: ‘Well, this is off to a good start!’”: how Rob Halford ended up appearing on Dolly Parton’s new rock album

By Henry Yates Published

Exclusive: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford reveals the secret of his collaboration with Dolly Parton

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Live photos of Dolly Parton in 2022 and Ronnie Van Zant in 1976
“Ronnie Van Zant’s widow wouldn’t allow Lynyrd Skynyrd to use his voice, but she said: ‘I’ll do it for Dolly’”: how Dolly Parton ended up covering Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird on her new album

By Classic Rock Published

Country star Dolly Parton cover of Free Bird also features one of the last appearances by late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington

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The cover of Classic Rock 321
Dolly Parton: The Queen Of Country on assembling rock's A-List for her mammoth, hugely anticipated rock album: only in the new issue of Classic Rock

By Siân Llewellyn Published

Also in this issue: Geddy Lee, The Struts, Duff McKagan, David Bowie, Guns N' Roses, ZZ Top, The Gaslight Anthem, Clutch, KK Downing and more

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Dolly Parton and Stevie Nicks
Dolly Parton reveals that her duet with Stevie Nicks on Rockstar was originally written for Fleetwood Mac, inspired by an affair Nicks had with someone "famous and rich" in the rock 'n' roll world

By Paul Brannigan Published

Dolly Parton reveals the inspiration behind What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done to Me, her duet with Stevie Nicks on her much-anticipated Rockstar album

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Dolly Parton headshot
"I mean, seriously, how much better does it get?" Dolly Parton on her version of The Beatles' iconic Let It Be, featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood

By Fraser Lewry Published

Listen to Let It Be, the new single from Dolly Parton's eagerly awaited rock album Rockstar

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Dolly Parton and Nikki Sixx
"I appreciate you." See the heartwarming personal message Dolly Parton sent to Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx following their recent collaboration

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Dolly Parton remains one of the classiest people in all of music

Bands & Artists
Dolly Parton/Slipknot/Nita Strauss/Black Veil Brides/Conquer Divide
The 20 best new metal songs you need to hear right now (yes, including Dolly Parton)

By Rich Hobson Published

Dolly Parton and Rob Halford, Slipknot and Nita Strauss are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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Classic Rock tracks of the week: new music from Nita Strauss, Wolfmother and more

By Liz Scarlett Published

Eight reasons to stop whatever it is you're doing and do this instead: includes Dolly Parton, Pretenders, Black Stone Cherry and more

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