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Dolly Parton Shares Two More Songs From Her Massive ‘Smoky Mountain DNA’ Project

Dolly Parton Shares Two More Songs From Her Massive ‘Smoky Mountain DNA’ Project
Daniel Kreps
By Daniel KrepsAug 23, 2024
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Dolly Parton has shared two more songs from her upcoming musical and visual project Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables, as well as revealed the 37-song track list for the collection recorded by Parton and her extended family members.

First up, Parton unveiled the album’s title track, a new song she penned herself as “an overarching theme that celebrates the musical roots and heritage of her family,” a press release stated.

Additionally, Parton revived her song “A Rose Won’t Fix It” — which she wrote and recorded for 1988’s Hungry Again but ultimately left off the LP — and enlisted her niece Heidi Parton to serve as lead vocalist, with Dolly in the role of background singer on the track:

As Rolling Stone reported, Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables is a full family affair: Parton’s cousin Richie Owens produced the album, which features songs performed by generations of her immediate and extended family. For some songs, audio from family members who have died are also incorporated into the music, like contributions by Reverend Jake Owens, Parton’s late grandfather.

“I cannot believe that it has been 60 years this month since I graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville to pursue my dreams,” Parton previously shared in a statement. “My Uncle Bill Owens was by my side for many years helping me develop my music. I owe so much to him and all the family members past and present who have inspired me along this journey. I am honored to spotlight our families’ musical legacy that is my Smoky Mountain DNA.”

Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables arrives November 15 and will be accompanied by a four-part docuseries tracing Parton’s musical lineage. The album, available to preorder now, will also be released on “Appalachian Autumn” colored vinyl in a limited run of only 3,363, the coordinates of family’s Tennessee Mountain Home in Locust Ridge, TN (36 degrees North and 83 degrees West).

Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables Track List

1. Dolly Parton —  Introduction / My Tennessee Mountain Home (Instrumental) (Written by Dolly Parton / Traditional, Arranged by Richie Owens)
2. Dolly Parton — My Tennessee Mountain Home (Written by Dolly Parton)
3. Roger Helton — Groom’s Tune (Bonaparte’s Retreat) (Instrumental) (Traditional)
4. Reverend Jake Owens & Dolly Parton — I Live In Glory (Written by John Melvin Henson)
5. Bill & Louis Owens and the Family — Singing His Praise / Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man (Written by Jake Owens / Dolly Parton & Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton)
6. Jake Owens, Avie Lee Parton, Dorothy Jo Owens & Estelle Owens Watson — I’ll Meet You In The Morning (Written by Albert E. Brumley)
7. Avie Lee Parton & Dolly Parton — Rosewood Casket (Traditional, Arranged by Avie Lee Parton)
8. Dorothy Jo Owens & Dolly Parton — Runaway Girl (Written by Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton)
9. John Henry Owens & Dolly Parton — I Just Stopped By (Written by Robert Owens)
10. Louis Owens & Dolly Parton — When Possession Gets Too Strong (Written by Dolly Parton & Louis Owens)
11. Bill Owens & Dolly Parton — Put It Off Until Tomorrow (Written by Dolly Parton & Bill Owens)
12. Dolly Parton — Smoky Mountain DNA (Written by Dolly Parton)
13. Stella Parton & Dolly Parton — Heart Don’t Fail Me Now (Written by Randy Parton, Bill Owens & Marion Franklin Dycus)
14. Cassie Parton Griffith & Dolly Parton — Momma’s Special Touch (Written by Avie Lee Parton)
15. Randy Parton & Rachel Parton George — Take It Slow (Written by Randy Parton & Floyd Parton)
16. Floyd Parton & Dolly Parton — Foolin’ Around (Written by Floyd Parton)
17. Freida Parton & Dolly Parton — The Crops Came In (Written by Freida Parton)
18. Rachel Parton George & Dolly Parton — I Will Know (Written by Rachel Parton George & Patricia Roberts)
19. Dwight Puckett & Dolly Parton — Applejack (Written by Dolly Parton)
20. Debbi Jo Hess & Dolly Parton — It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right (Written by Dolly Parton)
21. Richie Owens & Dolly Parton — Tell Me That You Love Me (Written by Richie Owens)
22. Tim Rauhoff & Dolly Parton — Canceled Plans (Written by Timothy Rauhoff & Jada Star Roberts)
23. Danielle Parton & Dolly Parton — The Man (Written by Dolly Parton)
24. Jada Star & Dolly Parton — The Orchard (Written by Jada Star Roberts)
25. Sabyn Mayfield & Dolly Parton — Holy Water (Written by Dolly Parton & Sabyn Mayfield)
26. Heidi Parton & Dolly Parton — A Rose Won’t Fix It (Written by Dolly Parton)
27. Rebecca Seaver & Dolly Parton — Where Will We Live Tomorrow (Written by Richie Owens)
28. Dolly Parton & Family — Puppy Love (Written by Dolly Parton & Bill Owens)
29. Shelley Rená & Dolly Parton — Not Bad (Written by Dolly Parton)
30. Tanya Renee & Dolly Parton — For Keeps (Written by Dolly Parton & Marty Stuart)
31. Estelle Owens & Dolly Parton — Crazy In Love With You (Written by Richie Owens)
32. Lainey Parton & Dolly Parton — Be Your Own Man (Written by Dolly Parton)
33. Leroy Brown & Dolly Parton — Being Me (Written by Leroy Brown & Dolly Parton)
34. Faith Reeann & Dolly Parton — We Might Be In Love (Written by Dolly Parton)
35. Merin Seaver & Dolly Parton — Randy Floyd (Written by Merin Seaver & Dolly Parton)
36. Dolly Parton & Family — When It’s Family (Written by Dolly Parton & Carl Perkins)
37. Dolly Parton — Outro / Smoky Mountain DNA (Instrumental) (Written by Dolly Parton)

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