She’s in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, so Dolly Parton doesn’t really need to prove herself in the genre. But nevertheless, her latest accomplishment certainly cements her status all the more.
According to American Songwriter, Dolly’s collab withย heavy metal band Mรถtley Crรผe has hit number one on the Classic Rock Charts!
The band just dropped a brand new version of their classic hit โHome Sweet Home.โ And it features Dolly on vocals alongside lead singer Vince Neil.
A post on the bandโs Instagram pageย reads, “Originally released in 1985, โHome Sweet Homeโ has meant so much to both our fans and us. Collaborating with the legendary Dolly Parton on this reimaginged version to celebrate the songโs 40th anniversary was an absolute career highlight.
๐ฅ โFrom The Beginningโ is the story of Mรถtley Crรผe told through their hitsโ from the Sunset Strip to the biggest stages in the world. This collection includes all the highlights and the new version of โHome Sweet Homeโ featuring the one and onlyย @dollyparton“
Dolly Crue Collab Called an Honor By All Artists
Both the band Mรถtley Crรผe and Dolly Parton herself were quick to express their excitement at working together.
Mรถtley Crรผe called working with the legendary country icon a “career high” saying, “
For an icon like Dolly Parton to sing on a song that has not only meant so much to us but to all the fans through the years, is a career high that means a lot to us. We couldnโt be happier to celebrate the 40th anniversary of โHome Sweet Homeโ in this special way. And weโre excited to share this version of the song with all the Dolly and Mรถtley fans around the world.โ
And Dolly Parton sent the high praise right back at the band. She says, “It was an honor and a joy working in the studio on Mรถtley Crรผeโs 40th Anniversary re-release of โHome Sweet Homeโ. I was so pleased that they would ask me to sing on such a classic.โ
Fans Offered Unique ‘Dolly Crue’ Merch
The band is giving fans of the collab an opportunity to show the love. They’re offering unique “Dolly Crue” merch on their website.
A baby tee in Dolly Parton pink that sports the words “Dolly Crue” runs $55. Meanwhile a black t-shirt with a picture that reads “Dolly Crue” is $45. A tote bag in the same design is $20. You can find those items here.
The new version of โHome Sweet Homeโ featuringย Dolly Partonย will be included on Motley Crueโs greatest hits compilation. It’sย called โFrom the Beginning.โ That drops September 19.
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Dolly Parton Locks In Rock n’ Roll Chops Once Again