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Two new tracks have been released from the unprecedented historical project, Dolly Parton and Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith andamp; Fables, which comes out on November 15^th 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 andamp; Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith andamp; 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 andamp; 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 andamp; Dolly Parton) and “Tell Me That You Love Me” (performed by Richie Owens andamp; 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 andamp; Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith andamp; 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 andamp; Dolly Parton — I Live In Glory
Written by John Melvin Henson

Bill andamp; Louis Owens and the Family — Singing His Praise / Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
Written by Jake Owens / Dolly Parton andamp; Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton

Jake Owens, Avie Lee Parton, Dorothy Jo Owens andamp; Estelle Owens Watson — I’ll Meet You In The Morning
Written by Albert E. Brumley

Avie Lee Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — Rosewood Casket
Traditional, Arranged by Avie Lee Parton

Dorothy Jo Owens andamp; Dolly Parton — Runaway Girl
Written by Dorothy Jo Hope Owens Parton

John Henry Owens andamp; Dolly Parton — I Just Stopped By
Written by Robert Owens

Louis Owens andamp; Dolly Parton — When Possession Gets Too Strong
Written by Dolly Parton andamp; Louis Owens

Bill Owens andamp; Dolly Parton — Put It Off Until Tomorrow
Written by Dolly Parton andamp; Bill Owens

Dolly Parton — Smoky Mountain DNA
Written by Dolly Parton

Stella Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — Heart Don’t Fail Me Now
Written by Randy Parton, Bill Owens andamp; Marion Franklin Dycus

Cassie Parton Griffith andamp; Dolly Parton — Momma’s Special Touch
Written by Avie Lee Parton

Randy Parton andamp; Rachel Parton George — Take It Slow
Written by Randy Parton andamp; Floyd Parton

Floyd Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — Foolin’ Around
Written by Floyd Parton

Freida Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — The Crops Came In
Written by Freida Parton

Rachel Parton George andamp; Dolly Parton — I Will Know
Written by Rachel Parton George andamp; Patricia Roberts

Dwight Puckett andamp; Dolly Parton — Applejack
Written by Dolly Parton

Debbi Jo Hess andamp; Dolly Parton — It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right
Written by Dolly Parton

Richie Owens andamp; Dolly Parton — Tell Me That You Love Me
Written by Richie Owens

Tim Rauhoff andamp; Dolly Parton — Canceled Plans
Written by Timothy Rauhoff andamp; Jada Star Roberts

Danielle Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — The Man
Written by Dolly Parton

Jada Star andamp; Dolly Parton — The Orchard
Written by Jada Star Roberts

Sabyn Mayfield andamp; Dolly Parton — Holy Water
Written by Dolly Parton andamp; Sabyn Mayfield

Heidi Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — A Rose Won’t Fix It
Written by Dolly Parton

Rebecca Seaver andamp; Dolly Parton — Where Will We Live Tomorrow
Written by Richie Owens

Dolly Parton andamp; Family — Puppy Love
Written by Dolly Parton andamp; Bill Owens

Shelley Rená andamp; Dolly Parton — Not Bad
Written by Dolly Parton

Tanya Renee andamp; Dolly Parton — For Keeps
Written by Dolly Parton andamp; Marty Stuart

Estelle Owens andamp; Dolly Parton — Crazy In Love With You
Written by Richie Owens

Lainey Parton andamp; Dolly Parton — Be Your Own Man
Written by Dolly Parton

Leroy Brown andamp; Dolly Parton — Being Me
Written by Leroy Brown andamp; Dolly Parton

Faith Reeann andamp; Dolly Parton — We Might Be In Love
Written by Dolly Parton

Merin Seaver andamp; Dolly Parton — Randy Floyd
Written by Merin Seaver andamp; Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton andamp; Family — When It’s Family
Written by Dolly Parton andamp; Carl Perkins

Dolly Parton — Outro / Smoky Mountain DNA (Instrumental)
Written by Dolly Parton