Dolly Parton has released a new cover of Tom Pettyâs 1985 song âSouthern Accents.â Itâll appear on the forthcoming compilation Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty. Watch Partonâs new âSouthern Accentsâ music video, directed by Trey Fanjoy, below.
âI was fortunate enough to get to know Tom over the years,â Parton stated in a press release. âHeâs such an iconic artist and important songwriter. Iâm so honored to be a part of this special album and to be able to share my version of one of Tomâs best songs, âSouthern Accents.ââ
George Drakoulias, Randall Poster, and Scott Borchetta are the executive producers of Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty. The tribute album features Willie and Lukas Nelson, Steve Earle, Rhiannon Giddens, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Midland, Margo Price, and more. The LP is out on June 21.
Dolly Parton has been in the headlines lately for her work on Beyoncéâs Cowboy Carter. She is on the new albumâs âDolly Pâ and âTyrant,â and Beyoncé memorably covers Partonâs âJolene.â
