 Album cover. Owepar Entertainment (2024) Billboard revealed on Friday additional details about Dolly's upcoming album, Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables. The album is being produced by Dolly's cousin, Richie Owens, who produced her 1998 album Hungry Again and the 1999 Dollywood exclusive album Precious Memories. It could feature upwards of 40 songs (an increase from the previously mentioned 30 songs) with appearances by over 20 family members. Smoky Mountain DNA will focus on the legacy of Dolly's family through her paternal side (Parton) with special focus on her maternal side (Owens), which immigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom in the 1600s. In addition to appearances from Dolly's immediate family, the voices of family members who have passed on will also be incorporated into the record. The album is slated to be released on November 15, 2024, on CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats, with pre-order's beginning on June 21. The project's full track listing and first two singles will be released alongside the pre-order. The album's cover art was revealed on Friday, May 24, simultaneously by Billboard online and Dolly during a media event at Dollywood.
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Dumplin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 2018 film the same name. It was released on November 30, 2018, by Dolly Records and RCA Records. It was produced by Linda Perry. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Albums chart. The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Here I Am", "Girl in the Movies", and "Jolene (New String Version)". The release was promoted with a CMT television special titled Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack.
AdministratorBen Childers is the administrator of The Dolly Parton Discography. A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up taking family vacations to the Smokies and Dollywood. His love for Dolly and her music reached a fanatical level in April 2013. After spending countless hours researching and cataloging Dolly's musical output, he decided to open a website dedicated to her discography. His dream of meeting Dolly came true on May 23, 2024. 
Ben at the opening of Dollywood's 39th season on March 8, 2024.
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