Dolly Parton to debut new tracks from ‘Rockstar’ album at “first listen” event in cinemas

The singer's 49th studio album Rockstar is set for a November 17th release, featuring collaborations with a variety of rock musicians, marking Parton's first foray into the rock n' roll genre.

The 77-year old country musician surprised the nation last week after making a surprise appearance via video call on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline to chat with Katie Hannon.

Dolly Parton was on the show to promote her new book, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, an illustrated celebration of Parton's style through an era of personal stories and 450 photographs, as well as her upcoming album, Rockstar.

In an announcement made via the star's Instagram, Parton said that to celebrate the launch of her new album, the singer is releasing a series of 'first listen fan events', in cinemas and theatres worldwide on November 15th and 16th, ahead of the album's release on the 17th.

 

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The screening will also include an exclusive interview with the icon, behind-the-scenes footage, special performances recorded for the screenings and more. According to Rolling Stone, the screening will include a previously unseen performance of ‘Circle of Love’ and a rare performance of Parton’s ‘9 to 5’.

Cinemas across Ireland will be hosting the listening event, from Castlebar to Dublin, with tickets for the November 15th and 16th film event can be purchased here.

Rockstar features a mammoth 30 track list and collaborations from industry greats ranging from Jimmy Page to Stevie Nicks.

Dolly Parton's Rockstar Track List:

1. "Rockstar" (special guest Richie Sambora)
2. "World on Fire"
3. "Every Breath You Take" (feat. Sting)
4. "Open Arms" (feat. Steve Perry)
5. "Magic Man" (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
6. "Long as I Can See the Light" (feat. John Fogerty)
7. "Either Or" (feat. Kid Rock)
8. "I Want You Back" (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
9. "What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You" (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel)
10. "Purple Rain"
11. "Baby, I Love Your Way" (feat. Peter Frampton)
12. "I Hate Myself for Loving You" (feat. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts)
13. "Night Moves" (feat. Chris Stapleton)
14. "Wrecking Ball" (feat. Miley Cyrus)
15. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (feat. P!nk and Brandi Carlile)
16. "Keep On Loving You" (feat. Kevin Cronin)
17. "Heart of Glass" (feat. Debbie Harry)
18. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (feat. Elton John)
19. "Tried to Rock and Roll Me" (feat. Melissa Etheridge)
20. "Stairway to Heaven" (feat. Lizzo and Sasha Flute)
21. "We Are the Champions"
22. "Bygones" (feat. Rob Halford with special guests Nikki Sixx & John 5)
23. "My Blue Tears" (feat. Simon Le Bon)
24. "What's Up" (feat. Linda Perry)
25. "You're No Good" (feat. Emmylou Harris & Sheryl Crow)
26. "Heartbreaker" (feat. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo)
27. "Bittersweet" (feat. Michael McDonald)
28. "I Dreamed About Elvis" (feat. Ronnie McDowell with special guests The Jordanaires)
29. "Let it Be" (feat. Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton & Mick Fleetwood)
30. "Free Bird" (feat. Ronnie Van Zant with special guests Gary Rossington, Artimus Pyle and the Artimus Pyle Band)