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14-SONG COLLECTION ORIGINALLY RECORDED FOR THE OWENS/PARTON FAMILY HAS BEEN RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME SHOWCASING THE RANGE AND TALENTS OF THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING ARTIST
Nashville, TN – Owepar Entertainment, as part of the Smoky Mountain DNA Masters Series of Legacy Recordings announces the posthumous release of The Songwriter, The Singer by Floyd Parton, the late younger brother of Dolly Parton. Originally recorded by Floyd specifically for members of his Owens/Parton family, today marks the first time this album by the multi-award-winning artist has been available to the public.
The Songwriter, The Singer showcases the breadth of Floyd’s musical talents, and why he was named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year in 1991 after his song “Rockin’ Years” became a #1 hit for his sister Dolly and Ricky Van Shelton. Floyd wrote or co-wrote 13 of the 14 tracks on The Songwriter, The Singer. His rendition of “Waltz Me To Heaven” was written by Dolly.
Floyd’s penchant for crafting timeless melodies and thoughtful lyrics made him a revered songwriter in the country music scene at the time. Beyond his gift for songwriting, Floyd Estel Parton was a renaissance man, as a poet, storyteller, skilled cook, outdoorsman, nature enthusiast, and even as an actor, appearing in the 1984 film Rhinestone, starring Dolly and Sylvester Stallone.
Dolly’s cousin Richie Owens, the multi-talented producer of Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA serves as producer of The Songwriter, The Singer and all Smoky Mountain DNA Masters Series reissues recordings.
The Songwriter, The Singer offers listeners an intimate and rare view of Floyd Parton as a recording artist featuring his own renditions of his original compositions. This collection honors one of country music’s unsung legends and now the public will get to experience it for the first time.
Listen to The Songwriter, The Singer at your preferred DSPs HERE.
Click HERE for more information about the Owepar Master Series of legacy recordings and to order available titles
About Owepar Entertainment
Owepar Music was founded in 1967 by Dolly Parton and her uncles Bill Owens and Louis Owens to administer their songwriting business. Over the years Owepar has published songs recorded by artists including Porter Wagoner, Linda Ronstadt, Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris and many more. In 1972, Owepar purchased two properties on Music Row and moved their offices into a larger building and began construction on a state-of-the-art recording facility. Fireside Studios opened in March 1973 and immediately began cutting hits for Merle Haggard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Emmylou Harris, Marty Robbins, Bill Monroe, and many other artists. Active as a publishing company until 1981, and relaunched in 2019, Owepar Entertainment handles a vast collection of legacy recordings and publishes songs by contemporary artists including Jada Star and Richie Owens.
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