Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton recalls writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)
By Janelle Borg published
Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recalls recording guitar on Dolly Parton mega-hit 9 to 5
By Janelle Borg published
Baxter highlights the song's R&B feel as a key element that set it apart from the country songs being released at the time

Country icon Dolly Parton has written over 3,000 songs, but her trademark ‘thumb and flick’ playing style is essential learning for acoustic players
By Stuart Ryan published
Develop your alternating bassline picking and bluegrass soloing techniques with this country rhythm workout

John 5, Nikki Sixx, Rob Halford and... Dolly Parton – metal's newest, and best, supergroup?
By Jackson Maxwell published
Bygones, a new single from Parton's aptly-named Rockstar album, features a star-studded cast of supporting players, and is perfectly suited to her vocal delivery

Sting, Nikki Sixx and Paul McCartney to guest on new Dolly Parton album
By Nick Wells published
Rockstar sees McCartney reunite with Ringo Starr for a cover of The Beatles Let It Be, with Mick Fleetwood and Peter Frampton also making up the numbers

This week's essential guitar tracks: alt-rock heroes return and a virtual metal band team up with a thrash legend
By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker published
Unmissable new cuts from Queens of the Stone Age, Nili Brosh, Alex Skolnick, Black Stone Cherry, Tash Sultana, Asking Alexandria and… Dolly Parton?!

Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album will feature Peter Frampton, Richie Sambora, Warren Haynes, Gary Rossington and many more
By Matt Owen published
The mammoth 30-track effort features nine originals and 21 rock anthem covers, and will also feature Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Chris Stapleton, Melissa Etheridge and others

Nikki Sixx “played his butt off” on Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album
By Nick Wells published
The country legend recruited Mötley Crüe's bassist for her tentatively titled Rock Star LP
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