Album cover. Owepar (2024)
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Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables is a collaborative studio album by Dolly Parton & Family. The album is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2024. It was produced by Dolly's cousin Richie Owens and features collaborations by Dolly and her extended family, spanning five generations of musicians. Its release will be accompanied by a four-part documentary series following the family's musical roots back to Europe in the 1600s.
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Track listing
- Introduction – My Tennessee Mountain Home (Instrumental) Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:43
- My Tennessee Mountain Home Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 2:59
- Grooms Tune / Bonaparte's Retreat (Instrumental) Roger Helton (Traditional) 1:41
- I'll Live in Glory Reverend Jake Owens & Dolly Parton (John Melvin Henson) 1:36
- Singing His Praise / Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man Dolly Parton & Family (Jake Owens, Dolly Parton, Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton) 2:13
- I'll Meet You in the Morning Jake Owens, Avie Lee Parton, Dorothy Jo Parton, Estelle Watson & Dolly Parton (Albert E. Brumley) 2:33
- Rosewood Casket Avie Lee Parton & Dolly Parton (Traditional) 2:23
- Runaway Girl Dorothy Jo Owens & Dolly Parton (Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton) 2:46
- I Just Stopped By John Henry & Dolly Parton (Robert Owens) 3:37
- When Possession Gets Too Strong Louis Owens & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton, Louis Owens) 2:09
- Put It Off Until Tomorrow Bill Owens & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton, Bill Owens) 2:26
- Smoky Mountain DNA Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 2:00
- Heart Don't Fail Me Now Stella Parton & Dolly Parton (Randy Parton, Bill Owens, Marion Franklin Dycus) 3:04
- Momma's Special Touch Cassie Parton Griffith & Dolly Parton (Avie Lee Parton) 2:49
- Take It Slow Randy Parton & Rachel Parton George (Randy Parton, Floyd Parton) 3:02
- Foolin' Around Floyd Parton & Dolly Parton (Floyd Parton) 2:50
- Crops Came In Freida Parton & Dolly Parton (Freida Paton) 2:39
- I Will Know Rachel Parton & Dolly Parton (Rachel Parton George, Patricia Roberts) 2:12
- Apple Jack Dwight Puckett & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 2:44
- It's All Wrong, But It's All Right Debbi Jo Hess & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:16
- Tell Me That You Love Me Richie Owens & Dolly Parton (Richie Owens) 3:03
- Canceled Plans Tim Rauhuff & Dolly Parton (Timothy Rauhuff, Jada Star Roberts) 3:07
- The Man Danielle Parton & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:05
- The Orchard Jada Star & Dolly Parton (Jada Star Roberts) 3:11
- Holy Water Sabyn Mayfield & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton, Sabyn Mayfield) 2:36
- A Rose Won't Fix It Heidi Parton & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:42
- Where Will We Live Tomorrow? Rebecca Seaver & Dolly Parton (Richie Owens) 2:57
- Puppy Love Dolly Parton & Family (Dolly Parton, Bill Owens) 1:52
- Not Bad Shelley Rená & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:05
- For Keeps Tanya Renee & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton, Marty Stuart) 2:59
- Crazy in Love with You Estelle Owens & Dolly Parton (Richie Owens) 2:04
- Be Your Own Man Lainey Parton & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:41
- Being Me Leroy Brown & Dolly Parton (Leroy Brown, Dolly Parton) 2:31
- We Might Be in Love Faith Reann & Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 3:12
- Randy Floyd Merin Seaver & Dolly Parton (Merin Seaver, Dolly Parton) 3:36
- When It's Family Dolly Parton & Family (Dolly Parton, Carl Perkins) 4:36
- Outro – Smoky Mountain DNA (Instrumental) Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 2:09
Background
Content
The album will feature collaborations by Dolly and many of her family members, spanning five generations of musicians. Archival recordings of family members who have passed away will also be included.
Artwork
Original album cover. Owepar (2024)
The original cover for Smoky Mountain DNA was revealed with the announcement of the album on June 21, 2024. It features five historic photos of Owens and Parton family members. Clockwise from the top left, Picture 1: Fred Parton (l) and Louis Owens (r) c. 1951; Picture 2: Rev. Jake Owens c. 1967; Picture 3: Dolly (l) and Bill Owens (r) c. 1962; Picture 4: Dolly on the front porch of the Tennessee Mountain Home in 1986; Picture 5: Dorothy Jo Owens (l) and Lester Owens (r) c. 1936.
The album's artwork was changed on August 23, 2024, alongside the release of the third and fourth singles and the album's pre-order. The new artwork features a contemporary photo of Dolly on the front porch of the Tennessee Mountain Home in the center and four photos of family members on the left and right sides. On the left from top to bottom are, Picture 1: Richie Owens (l) and Rebecca Seaver (r); Picture 2: Fred Parton (l) and Louis Owens (r) c. 1951; Picture 3: Dorothy Jo Owens (l) and Lester Owens (r) c. 1936; Picture 4: Dolly (l) and Bill Owens (r) c. 1962. On the right from top to bottom are, Picture 1: Avie Lee Parton, June 1980; Picture 2: ?; Picture 3: Rev. Jake Owens c. 1967; Picture 4: Louis Owens.
Release and promotion
The album is scheduled to be released November 15, 2024, on CD, LP, digital download, and streaming.
Singles
"The Orchard" by Dolly and niece Jada Star and "Tell Me That You Love Me" by Dolly and cousin Richie Owens were released as the album's first two singles on June 21, 2024.
"Smoky Mountain DNA" by Dolly and The Family and "A Rose Won't Fix It" by Dolly and niece Heidi Parton were released as the third and fourth singles on August 23, 2024.
The fifth single, "I Will Know" by Dolly and sister Rachel Parton George, will be released on September 13, 2024.
"Smoky Mountain DNA" by Dolly and The Family and "A Rose Won't Fix It" by Dolly and niece Heidi Parton were released as the third and fourth singles on August 23, 2024.
The fifth single, "I Will Know" by Dolly and sister Rachel Parton George, will be released on September 13, 2024.
Documentary series
The album will be accompanied by a four-part documentary series set to be released in November 2024 to all major streamiing platforms and music retailers. The series is described as an unprecedented exploration of Dolly's rich family heritage. The official synopsis for the series says, "Smoky Mountain DNA shines a spotlight on the enduring legacy of two families—Dolly's paternal Parton family and her maternal family, the Owens. Both families' legacies are traced from their origins in the British Isles of the 1600s to their home today in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Through this release, audiences will discover the treasured heritage that has been preserved and echoed in the music and vibrant culture of Appalachia." The series will also included concert performances filmed at Knoxville's historic Bijou Theatre in May 2024.
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music.
- Richie Owens – lead vocals, producer
- Dolly Parton – lead vocals, producer
- Jada Star – lead vocals
Releases
FORMAT / TITLE / LABEL & CATALOG # / REGION / RELEASE DATE (MM-DD-YYYY)
- 2xCD / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / Owepar / Various / 11-15-2024
- 3xLP / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / Owepar / Various / 11-15-2024 (black)
- 3xLP / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / Owepar / Various / 11-15-2024 (Appalachian autumn orange)
- Digital download / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / Owepar / Various / 11-15-2024
- Streaming / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / Owepar / Various / 11-15-2024