Dolly Parton Wants To Do A ‘Great Rock And Roll Album’
Dolly Parton says she is not expecting to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as she is nominated for the first time for the honor;…
Dolly Parton says she is not expecting to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as she is nominated for the first time for the honor; still, she's hoping to do a rock album someday.
Dolly told Billboard when asked about her recent inclusion on the Rock Hall ballot, "I was absolutely floored when I heard that. I’ve never thought of myself as being rock and roll in any sense of the word — but I guess they judge it on the music and the influence certain songs have had, and I guess I’ve had songs with other people in that realm. But I don’t know how they judge that."
She added, "I’m not expecting that I’ll get in. But if I do, I’ll immediately, next year, have to put out a great rock and roll album — which I’ve wanted to do for years, like a Linda Ronstadt or Heart kind of thing. So this may have been just a God-wink for me to go ahead and do that. It’s just nice to be nominated."
Dolly's younger sister Freida Parton released a hard rock album called Two-Faced in 1984. She also released a video at the time called "Oriental Dolls." Neither was very successful.
Dolly Parton has been country music royalty for over 50 years and today (1/19) she celebrates her 74th birthday. Still working as hard as ever, the country icon is always smiling and spreading joy to others.
She's the musical idol of many of country music top stars today and has even being writing and recording music for after she's got. Let's celebrate all things Dolly.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDolly Parton attends the Netflix Premiere of Dolly Parton's "Heartstrings" on October 29, 2019 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDolly Parton and Craig Ross speak onstage during the Netflix Premiere of Dolly Parton's "Heartstrings" on October 29, 2019 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
ohn Lamparski/Getty ImagesNile Rodgers and Dolly Parton attend We Are Family Foundation honors Dolly Parton & Jean Paul Gaultier at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 05, 2019 in New York City.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesCarrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire attend the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDolly Parton attends the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images(L-R) Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton speak onstage during the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesDolly Parton attends a press conference before a performance celebrating her 50-year anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry at The Grand Ole Opry on October 12, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesDolly Parton attends Stella Parton's Red Tent Women's Conference 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown on April 18, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesActors Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesDolly Parton (L) and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesDolly Parton attends the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Rich Fury/Getty ImagesDolly Parton performs onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesDolly Parton performs onstage at a luncheon for the Netflix Film Dumplin' at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty ImagesDolly Parton attends the gala evening of Dolly Parton's '9 TO 5' The Musical at The Savoy Theatre on February 17, 2019 in London, England.
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesDolly Parton Performs at Agua Caliente Casino on January 24, 2014 in Rancho Mirage, California.
