Dolly Parton Shares Cover Of Tom Petty's Southern Accents
Monday, 08 April 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Dolly Parton has shared a cover of Tom Petty's Southern Accents.
The stirring new version stays faithful to the 1985 country ballad and was recorded for an upcoming tribute compilation, 'Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty', which is due out on June 21 via Big Machine. Head below to view the track's accompanying video, directed by Trey Fanjoy. Parton said in a statement:
"I was fortunate enough to get to know Tom over the years. He’s such an iconic artist and important songwriter. I’m so honored to be a part of this special album and to be able to share my version of one of Tom’s best songs, Southern Accents."
Executive produced by George Drakoulias, Randall Poster and Scott Borchetta, the album features an array of country stars honouring Petty, including Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, The Brothers Osborne, Steve Earle and Marty Stuart.
Back in January, Parton dropped a deluxe edition of her rock album 'Rockstar', which included new renditions of Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) and Billy Joel's The Entertainer.
In related news, Beyoncé's new album, 'Cowboy Carter', includes an updated version of Parton's classic song Jolene.
'Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty' tracklist:
1. I Should’ve Known It by Chris Stapleton
2. Wildflowers by Thomas Rhett
3. Runnin’ Down A Dream by Luke Combs
4. Southern Accents by Dolly Parton
5. Here Comes My Girl by Justin Moore
6. American Girl by Dierks Bentley
7. Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Lady A
8. I Forgive It All by Jamey Johnson
9. I Won’t Back Down by Brothers Osbourne
10. Refugee by Wynonna Judd & Lainey Wilson
11. Angel Dream No.2 by Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson
12. Learning To Fly by Eli Young Band
13. Breakdown by Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce
14. Yer So Bad by Steve Earle
15. Ways To Be Wicked by Margo Price feat. Mike Campbell
16. Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Midland
17. Free Fallin’ by The Cadillac Three feat. Breland
18. I Need To Know by Marty Stuart And His The Fabulous Superlatives
19. Don’t Come Around Here No More by Rhiannon Giddens feat. Silkroad Ensemble and Benmont Tench
20. You Wreck Me (Live) by George Strait
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