Dolly Parton has announced the release date for her first-ever rock album, Rockstar.
Due for release on Friday 17 November, the sprawling 30-track album features a slew of all-star collaborations with artists including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Sting and Lizzo.
Other collaborators include Pink, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Joan Jett and Brandi Carlile.
Parton's goddaughter Miley Cyrus also features on the album.
The US country-music legend, 77, said that creating the album was "a joy beyond measure".
"I'm so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album, Rockstar," she said in a statement online.
"I am very honoured and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure.
"I hope everybody enjoys the album as much as I've enjoyed putting it together."
The album was inspired by Parton's 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
She initially resisted the honour, saying that she felt she had not "earned the right" and would "respectfully bow out" of the process.
But following fan protests, she said that she would accept the accolade "gracefully" and would try and "live up to the honour".
The Jolene singer went on to headline the ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles last November.
Rockstar includes nine original songs and 21 well-known rock anthems.
Its lead original track, World on Fire, will be released on Thursday 11 May to coincide with its world premiere performance at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.
Source: Press Association
