Dolly Parton: Dolly Parton reveals why she included ‘Wrecking Ball’ on upcoming ‘Rockstar’ album

Dolly Parton, the legendary country icon, is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated rock album titled “Rockstar” on November 17. Among the exciting collaborations on the album, fans are particularly looking forward to her partnership with Miley Cyrus, her goddaughter and fellow music sensation.

In a recently shared clip exclusively with Billboard, Dolly Parton shed light on why she chose to include a fresh rendition of Cyrus’ 2013 chart-topping hit, “Wrecking Ball,” in her rock album.

Parton expressed her admiration for Miley and her hit song, saying, “To involve Miley in my rock ‘n’ roll album, I thought, well, I have to do ‘Wrecking Ball,’ because I love Miley and I love the song.” She went on to share the origin of this collaboration, mentioning their performance of “Wrecking Ball” on NBC during Miley’s New Year’s show in Miami, which received an overwhelmingly positive response from the audience.

Parton said, “Since everybody loved it, and we loved it, I thought, why don’t I just do that combination and have her sing on my rock album? So I love my Miley and I love that song, and I’m very proud of it. My version, and hers, and ours.”

“Wrecking Ball,” released on August 25, 2013, marked a significant milestone in Miley Cyrus’s career, becoming her first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending three weeks at the top of the chart.

Dolly Parton’s “Rockstar” album is not limited to the Miley Cyrus collaboration. It boasts a star-studded lineup of collaborations, including renowned artists like Sting, Stevie Nicks, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Chris Stapleton, Lizzo, Elton John, P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and more.