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Dolly Parton: Hear Her Cover of Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions’

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
July 21st 3:17 PM

Dolly Parton released the latest preview to her upcoming rock album: A cover of Queen’s “We Are The Champions.”

The country icon doesn’t stray very far from the original. Nonetheless, she still delivers stunning vocals that would surely make Freddie Mercury proud. The cover ends with a nod to “We Will Rock You.” However, Parton just sticks with the chorus and doesn’t sing any of the verses.

 

Rockstar comes out on November 17 and is available for pre-save on streaming platforms here. Meanwhile, fans can pre-order physical copies of the album at DollyParton.com.

In a statement on the album, Parton said, in part, “I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure.”

The list of guests on this LP really is just incredible. Some of the biggest names in rock history appear on this album. Keep scrolling to see who’s all confirmed!

 

Dolly Parton's Rock Album: Every Confirmed Guest Appearance

Dolly Parton’s rock album has been getting a lot of attention for many months now. Since the iconic singer/songwriter was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, she pledged to put out a rock LP.

Aptly titled Rockstar, the album will be released on November 17. Rockstar is now available for pre-save on streaming platforms here. Meanwhile, fans can pre-order physical copies of the album at DollyParton.com.

The album features a staggering 30 tracks, with nine original songs and 21 covers of some of rock’s most iconic hits. Among the cover songs are Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird,” The Rolling Stones’s “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” The Beatles’s “Let It Be,” Prince’s “Purple Rain” and more.

In a statement on the album, Parton said, in part, “I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure.”

The list of guests on this LP really is just incredible. Some of the biggest names in rock history appear on this album. Keep scrolling to see who’s all confirmed!

  • Richie Sambora

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    The former Bon Jovi guitarist appears on the album's title track "Rockstar."

  • Sting

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    Sting appears on a cover of The Police's "Every Breath You Take."

  • Steve Perry

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    The former Journey frontman was one of the first names confirmed for Parton's rock LP. She told Ultimate Classic Rock backstage after her Rock Hall induction that she and Perry were recording a duet version of the classic Journey power ballad "Open Arms." Perry shared in an April 12 Instagram post that the final mixes to the duet recording were being wrapped up.

  • Ann Wilson and Howard Leese

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    Ann Wilson and former Heart guitarist Howard Leese appear on a cover of the Heart classic "Magic Man."

  • John Fogerty

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    John Fogerty appears on a cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Long As I Can See the Light."

  • Kid Rock

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    Kid Rock joins Parton on the original song "Either Or."

  • Steven Tyler and Warren Haynes

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    The Aerosmith frontman and the Allman Brothers Band/Gov't Mule guitarist appear on the original track "I Want You Back."

  • Stevie Nicks and Waddy Wachtel

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    Parton confirmed Nicks' appearance on her rock album during a January 2023 appearance on 'The View.' Nicks and Parton are joined by guitarist Waddy Wachtel on the original song "What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You." When Nicks wished Parton a happy birthday on Instagram on January 19, she included a photo of them in a recording studio. The caption read, "Happy birthday to my new friend, Dolly! Had so much fun singing with you!"

  • Peter Frampton

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    Frampton joins Parton on a cover of "Baby, I Love Your Way."

  • Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

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    Joan Jett & the Blackhearts appears on Parton's rock album for a cover of "I Hate Myself For Loving You."

  • Chris Stapleton

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    Stapleton joins Parton on a cover of Bob Seger's "Night Moves."

  • Miley Cyrus

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    Cyrus, who is Parton's goddaughter, appears on the album. They collaborate on a cover of Cyrus's hit song "Wrecking Ball."

  • P!nk and Brandi Carlile

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    P!nk and Brandi Carlile join Parton on a cover of The Rolling Stones classic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."

  • Kevin Cronin

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    The REO Speedwagon frontman, like Steve Perry, is recording a duet version of another iconic power ballad: "Keep On Loving You." Cronin referred to the recording as a "dark duet" in a February 2023 appearance on Yahoo's 'Totally '80s' podcast.

  • Debbie Harry

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    Debbie Harry joins Parton on a cover of the Blondie hit "Heart of Glass."

  • Elton John

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    Sir Elton appears on Parton's rock album and collaborate on a cover of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me."

  • Melissa Etheridge

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    Melissa Etheridge joins Parton on the original track "Tried To Rock And Roll Me."

  • Lizzo

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    Lizzo is billed on a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" with Sasha Flute, which is the singer's playful name for her own flute.

  • Rob Halford, Nikki Sixx and John 5

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    Easily the most hard rock/metal guests on Parton's album, the Judas Priest singer and Motley Crue bassist and touring guitarist appear on the original track "Bygones."

  • Simon Le Bon

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    The Duran Duran singer joins Parton on the track "My Blue Tears." The song was featured on Parton's 1971 album 'Coat of Many Colors."

  • Linda Perry

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    Perry and Parton join forces on a duet cover of the 4 Non Blondes song "What's Up?"

  • Emmylou Harris & Sheryl Crow

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    Harris and Crow join Parton on a cover of "You're No Good," which was popularized by Linda Ronstadt.

  • Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

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    Benatar and Giraldo appear on Parton's rock album on a cover of "Heartbreaker."

  • Michael McDonald

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    McDonald joins Parton on the original track "Bittersweet"

  • Ronnie McDowell and The Jordanaires

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    Ronnie McDowell and The Jordanaires join Parton on the original song "I Dreamed About Elvis." McDowell is best known for his 1977 hit song "The King Is Gone." The Jordanaires, of course, are renowned for providing background vocals on many of Elvis Presley's songs.

  • Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood

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    Sir Paul and Sir Ringo join Parton on a cover of the Beatles hit "Let It Be." Also featured on the track is Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.

  • Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle and The Artimus Pyle Band

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    Closing out Parton's album is the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic "Free Bird." The cover will feature the late Ronnie Van Zant's original vocal track accompanied by Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle and The Artimus Pyle Band.

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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