Country music legend Dolly Parton has released a vibrant music video featuring her covers of Queen's iconic anthems "We Are The Champions" and "We Will Rock You." This exhilarating video celebrates the spirit of the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and showcases Parton's enthusiasm for Team USA.
A self-proclaimed Olympics enthusiast, the 77-year-old singer shared her excitement for the Games, stating her commitment to watching as much of the competition as possible. She confessed to recording events to ensure she doesn't miss any of the action. Parton's passion for the Olympics extends beyond mere viewership; she deeply connects with the athletes' journeys, experiencing a range of emotions from laughter and tears to cheers of excitement.

The video, a collaboration with NBCUniversal, features Parton in a dazzling array of outfits, from a rhinestone-studded white ensemble to shimmering metallic sequinned dresses. The backdrop transitions from a stadium's bleachers to the iconic Eiffel Tower, creating a visually stunning experience. Interwoven with Parton's performance are captivating clips of Olympic highlights, showcasing remarkable athletes like Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Noah Lyles, Katie Ledecky, and both the U.S. men's and women's basketball teams, among other international competitors.
The video culminates with Parton surrounded by a stadium crowd, joining her in singing the anthems' choruses and clapping along, creating a powerful sense of unity and celebration. NBCUniversal Entertainment and Sports CMO Jenny Storms lauded Parton as an "American Icon" with unparalleled cross-generational popularity.

These Queen covers will be featured on Parton's upcoming album "Rockstar," her 49th solo studio album and her first venture into the rock genre. Set to release on November 17th, the 30-song album comprises nine original tracks and 21 covers, marking a significant milestone in the iconic singer's career. The album was inspired by Parton's nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, an honor she initially declined, feeling she hadn't earned it. However, she later accepted the nomination and decided to embrace the rock genre fully.


Parton's "Rockstar" album boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Sting, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Pink, Brandi Carlile, Elton John, John Fogerty, Joan Jett, Kid Rock, Steven Tyler, and Peter Frampton. Parton expressed her immense pride in the album, considering it some of her best work to date, primarily due to its departure from her usual style.
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