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Dolly Parton performs 'World On Fire,' lead track from her 1st rock album: Listen here

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The evolution of Dolly Parton's style
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ByGMA Team
Video byBrittany Berkowitz
May 12, 2023, 2:23 AM

Dolly Parton rocked the house with the premiere performance of her newly released song "World On Fire" to close out the ACM Awards Thursday evening.

The award-winning artist dropped the track hours before the show to promote her forthcoming, first rock album, "Rockstar."

Dolly Parton performs uring the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards, May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.
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Along with performing, Parton also co-hosted the awards show alongside fellow country hitmaker Garth Brooks.

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Parton shared in a statement that she was "very inspired" while writing the new track.

Co-hosts Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton speak during the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards, May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.
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"I think it speaks about everything and to everyone this day and time," she said. "I hope it is something that will touch you and maybe touch enough people to want to make a change for the better."

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Listen to "World On Fire" below:

Parton's 30-track rock album, out Nov. 17, will feature nine original songs and 21 iconic rock covers. It also features collaborations with a star-studded roster including Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Sting, Elton John and more.

One of the album covers for Dolly Parton's new album "ROCKSTAR," 2023.
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