Dolly Parton announces album and docuseries about her family’s history

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Dolly Parton has announced a new album, which will be accompanied by a four-part docuseries about her family history.Titled ‘Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables’, the album – produced by Parton’s cousin and touring band member Richie Owens – is due November 15.“I cannot believe that it has been 60 years this month since I graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville to pursue my dreams,” Dolly wrote in a statement on her official website.“My Uncle Bill Owens was by my side for many years helping me develop my music.

I owe so much to him and all the family members past and present who have inspired me along this journey. I am honored to spotlight our families’ musical legacy that is my Smoky Mountain DNA.” The full tracklist of the album will be announced on June 21 when it goes live for pre-orders on vinyl and CD.The overarching theme of ‘Smoky Mountain DNA’ is family – on the country icon’s paternal Parton family and her mother’s family, the Owens.

It traces their origins from the United Kingdom in the 1600s to their home today in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.Earlier this month, Parton told Wales Online that the Owens are from Wales, confirming that she carries Welsh ancestry. “I’ve been there about three times and it always feels good because it feels like family,” she said.