Country music icon Dolly Parton is bringing her highly-anticipated “Rockstar” album to cinemas across Southern California for fans to get an exclusive first-listen of the record and the experience will include music videos, behind-the-scenes insights, special performances and some holiday classics starting on Nov. 15.
The worldwide showing, dubbed “Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Global First Listen Event,” will include the track “Circle of Love,” a holiday song recorded during the pandemic, and a rendition of her famous “9 to 5.”
“I am excited to know that my fans around the world will be able to come together and be the first to hear a sneak peek of my ‘Rockstar’ album,” Dolly Parton said via a press release. “I am so proud of this music, and I am humbled by all the wonderful artists who joined me. I cannot wait for people to hear it!”
A portion of ticket sales will go to Music Will and its global partner organizations. Music Will stands as the largest non-profit music program within the U.S. public school system, working to empower students through music education. Tickets for the event are now available for select movie theatres at dollyrockstarevent.com.
The 30-track record will feature a handful of rockstars like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Miley Cyrus and a cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain.”
Parton joins a recent lineup of artists who have embraced the cinematic experience to connect with fans. Big-name artists such as Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift have also introduced screenings of their record-breaking world tours this year.
Swift’s “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” captured the hearts of audiences, making a triumphant No. 1 debut during the weekend of Oct. 13, while Beyoncé’s highly-anticipated “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” is set to premiere on Dec. 1.
Parton’s hourlong program will begin at 7 p.m. Here is a list of some of the Southern California theaters…
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