Few people are as beloved—or as busy—as Dolly Parton. A rare treasure connecting country’s past and present, who seems to make everyone happy no matter their point of view. Her catalog of hits spans decades and her acting and humanitarian work give artists from all genres something to aspire to. And while Parton loves what she does, even one of the biggest stars in the world deserves to let her hair down every now and then.
With her new album Rockstar, the country great has some well-earned, just-for-the-heck-of-it fun, going out on a limb that no one saw coming. With one of the most iconic supporting casts in history, Parton steps into the world of rock and roll music, once again proving she really can do anything. (And have a great time doing it.)
“I always liked doing something different,” she says in that dazzling Dolly drawl that exudes a thousand watts of charm and makes even total strangers feel like the singer’s closest friends. (Realizing we share a last name, the superstar quickly and officially proclaimed us to be “kin,” both settling a lifelong family debate and kicking our chat off on an emotional high that never wavered.)
Parton has always been the picture of charm and enthusiasm, and her excitement about the release of is no exception. But when did Dolly go from a little bit
