"A Rose Won't Fix It" by Heidi Parton and Dolly was released as the fourth single from Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables on August 23, 2024, by Owepar Records. Heidi is Dolly's niece, the daughter of her brother Randy. Their cousin Richie Owens produced the track. It is one of five songs included on the album that Dolly originally wrote and recorded for her 1998 album Hungry Again. The original backing track from 1998 was used with Heidi and Dolly recording their vocals in 2023 at Historic Fireside Studios in Nashville. The track also features background vocals from Dolly's niece Jada Star and cousin Shelley Rená. The single's cover was changed the day after its release.
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Track listing
- A Rose Won't Fix It (Dolly Parton) 3:42
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
- John Constable – mixing, mastering
- Mark Brooks – bass
- Bob Grundner – drums
- Jada Star – background vocals
- Peter Keys – keyboards
- Bob Ocker – electric guitar, baritone guitar
- Richie Owens – acoustic guitar, producer, mixing, mastering
- Dolly Parton – harmony vocals, executive producer
- Heidi Parton – lead vocals
- Shelley Rená – background vocals
Releases
FORMAT / A-SIDE - B-SIDE / LABEL & CATALOG # / REGION / RELEASE DATE (MM-DD-YYYY)
- Digital download / A Rose Won't Fix It / Owepar (digital single) / Various / 08-23-2024
- Streaming / A Rose Won't Fix It / Owepar (digital single) / Various / 08-23-2024