Nashville, TN –– Two new tracks have been released from the unprecedented historical project, Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables, which comes out on November 15th via Virgin Music Group, in collaboration with Owepar Entertainment.
Dolly wrote the title track specifically for this project, which serves as an overarching theme that celebrates the musical roots and heritage of her family. Listen to “Smoky Mountain DNA” HERE.
“A Rose Won’t Fix It” was originally written and recorded for Dolly’s 1998 album Hungry Again but was not included on the final album. Dolly’s revisits the song with backing vocals while her niece Heidi Parton delivers a powerful lead vocal on the driving, rock-leaning track. Listen to “A Rose Won’t Fix It” HERE.
The full track listing for Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables was announced today revealing the full line up of contributors from generations of Dolly’s family (See full list below). A pre-order has been launched with the release of the two new tracks, which you can find HERE. The project will be available on vinyl and CD and via digital download and streaming. The special “Appalachian Autumn” colored vinyl pressing will be a limited run of only 3,363, the coordinates of family’s Tennessee Mountain Home in Locust Ridge, TN (36 degrees North and 83 degrees West).
Smoky Mountain DNA will shine a spotlight on the enduring legacy of two families – Dolly’s paternal Parton family and her mother’s family, the Owens. The project traces their origins from the United Kingdom in the 1600s to their home today in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
Produced by Dolly’s cousin Richie Owens, the album features songs performed by various members of Dolly’s immediate & extended family, spanning generations. Some tracks include the voices of beloved family members who have passed, alongside contemporary contributions from today’s generation. These recordings not only celebrate the musical legacy but also the deep familial bonds and cultural traditions that have shaped their lives. Through this release, audiences will discover the treasured heritage that has been preserved and echoed in the music and vibrant culture of Appalachia.
Listen to the two previously released tracks from the collection, “The Orchard” (performed by Jada Star & Dolly Parton) and “Tell Me That You Love Me” (performed by Richie Owens & Dolly Parton).
A companion four-part docuseries is also in production for 2025 that will include concert performances filmed at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theater, featuring Dolly and family from the record.
Smoky Mountain DNA is not just a musical and visual experience but a passage through the lineage and ethos of a family that has deeply influenced one of the world’s most beloved artists.
Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables
Track Listing – Performer / Title
Dolly Parton — Introduction / My Tennessee Mountain Home (Instrumental)
Written by Dolly Parton / Traditional, Arranged by Richie Owens
Dolly Parton — My Tennessee Mountain Home
Written by Dolly Parton
Roger Helton — Groom’s Tune (Bonaparte’s Retreat) (Instrumental)
Traditional
Jake Owens & Dolly Parton — I Live In Glory
Written by John Melvin Henson
Bill & Louis Owens and the Family — Singing His Praise / Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
Written by Jake Owens / Dolly Parton & Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton
Jake Owens, Avie Lee Parton, Dorothy Jo Owens & Estelle Owens Watson — I’ll Meet You In The Morning
Written by Albert E. Brumley
Avie Lee Parton & Dolly Parton — Rosewood Casket
Traditional, Arranged by Avie Lee Parton
Dorothy Jo Owens & Dolly Parton — Runaway Girl
Written by Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton
John Henry Owens & Dolly Parton — I Just Stopped By
Written by Robert Owens
Louis Owens & Dolly Parton — When Possession Gets Too Strong
Written by Dolly Parton & Louis Owens
Bill Owens & Dolly Parton — Put It Off Until Tomorrow
Written by Dolly Parton & Bill Owens
Dolly Parton — Smoky Mountain DNA
Written by Dolly Parton
Stella Parton & Dolly Parton — Heart Don’t Fail Me Now
Written by Randy Parton, Bill Owens & Marion Franklin Dycus
Cassie Parton Griffith & Dolly Parton — Momma’s Special Touch
Written by Avie Lee Parton
Randy Parton & Rachel Parton George — Take It Slow
Written by Randy Parton & Floyd Parton
Floyd Parton & Dolly Parton — Foolin’ Around
Written by Floyd Parton
Freida Parton & Dolly Parton — The Crops Came In
Written by Freida Parton
Rachel Parton George & Dolly Parton — I Will Know
Written by Rachel Parton George & Patricia Roberts
Dwight Puckett & Dolly Parton — Applejack
Written by Dolly Parton
Debbi Jo Hess & Dolly Parton — It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right
Written by Dolly Parton
Richie Owens & Dolly Parton — Tell Me That You Love Me
Written by Richie Owens
Tim Rauhoff & Dolly Parton — Canceled Plans
Written by Timothy Rauhoff & Jada Star Roberts
Danielle Parton & Dolly Parton — The Man
Written by Dolly Parton
Jada Star & Dolly Parton — The Orchard
Written by Jada Star Roberts
Sabyn Mayfield & Dolly Parton — Holy Water
Written by Dolly Parton & Sabyn Mayfield
Heidi Parton & Dolly Parton — A Rose Won’t Fix It
Written by Dolly Parton
Rebecca Seaver & Dolly Parton — Where Will We Live Tomorrow
Written by Richie Owens
Dolly Parton & Family — Puppy Love
Written by Dolly Parton & Bill Owens
Shelley Rená & Dolly Parton — Not Bad
Written by Dolly Parton
Tanya Renee & Dolly Parton — For Keeps
Written by Dolly Parton & Marty Stuart
Estelle Owens & Dolly Parton — Crazy In Love With You
Written by Richie Owens
Lainey Parton & Dolly Parton — Be Your Own Man
Written by Dolly Parton
Leroy Brown & Dolly Parton — Being Me
Written by Leroy Brown & Dolly Parton
Faith Reeann & Dolly Parton — We Might Be In Love
Written by Dolly Parton
Merin Seaver & Dolly Parton — Randy Floyd
Written by Merin Seaver & Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton & Family — When It’s Family
Written by Dolly Parton & Carl Perkins
Dolly Parton — Outro / Smoky Mountain DNA (Instrumental)
Written by Dolly Parton
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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