Dolly Parton Gifts Fans with Surprise New Music on 78th Birthday: “Gonna Give You a Present!”

Country music legend Dolly Parton, a national treasure and the undisputed queen of all things rhinestones and big hair, surprised fans with a gift sweeter than a Tennessee strawberry shortcake on her 78th birthday, January 19th. In a true Dolly move, she didn’t just celebrate another year around the sun; she gave her millions of admirers around the world a musical present they’ll cherish long after the birthday cake is devoured.

Parton took to Instagram, her platform of choice for sharing her infectious optimism and dazzling ensembles, to announce the delightful news. “Hey fans and friends, It’s my birthday so I’m gonna give you a present!” she declared in a charmingly handwritten message overlaid on a picture of herself. “I’m releasing four never-released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album.”

This surprise release is an extension of Parton’s critically acclaimed “Rockstar” album, a genre-bending masterpiece that saw her tackle classic rock anthems with her signature Smoky Mountain twang. The new songs, available now on streaming platforms, offer a deeper dive into the rock realm, showcasing Parton’s versatility and her ability to breathe fresh life into beloved musical styles.

The four unreleased tracks include:

• “Rockin’ My Roots”: A foot-stompin’ ode to Parton’s country music heritage, infused with a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll swagger.
• “Gonna Stand on My Own Two Feet (Even in a Crowd)”: An empowering anthem about self-reliance and individuality, with a powerful guitar riff that would make Jimmy Page proud.
• “Countrified, Glamourized, and Rockin’ the Town”: A playful celebration of Parton’s unique blend of country twang and rockstar glamour.
• “When Life Throws You Lemons, Make Margaritas”: A sassy, tequila-soaked tune about finding silver linings and turning lemons into lemonade (or, in this case, margaritas).

In addition to the new songs, the release features a few previously unheard bonus tracks from the “Rockstar” recording sessions, each one a gem waiting to be discovered.

This special birthday surprise is a testament to Dolly Parton’s boundless generosity and her unwavering commitment to her fans. It’s also a reminder that, at 78, she’s still as vibrant, creative, and full of life as ever. As she says in her Instagram post, “Thanks for everything, Dolly.” Well, the sentiment goes both ways, Dolly. Thank you for the music, the laughter, the rhinestones, and for reminding us all that age is just a number and that it’s never too late to rock out and give the world a little somethin’ extra special.

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