Dolly Parton unveils Tennessee merchandise, Vols special edition of new album ‘Rockstar’

Dolly Parton is as Tennessee as it gets. She’s also adored by Big Orange Nation as a long-time supporter of Volunteer football.

Parton is bringing the 2 together with new releases aimed at UT fans. The iconic singer has released a new line of Tennessee-themed merchandise featuring the program colors and logo.

Tennessee, we made something just for you ?? Check it out and much more at @shoplivylu to get game day ready! @Vol_Football #GBO #GoVols #utk https://t.co/n1O0AMXbvQ pic.twitter.com/g13S4zHGys

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) September 26, 2023

Tennessee fans also have the opportunity to land the special Vols edition of Parton’s new album “Rockstar.” The 2 CD set features a live version of “Rocky Top.”

Attention all @Vol_Football fans! My exclusive Vols Edition ‘Rockstar’ 2-CD set including a live version of “Rocky Top” is available for pre-order now ? https://t.co/ojLW61iMwH pic.twitter.com/zYAThuyMPo

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) September 27, 2023

Parton, 77, was inspired to record “Rockstar” after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. The album features performances from Sting, Steve Perry, Ann Wilson, John Fogerty, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Rob Halford, Nikki Sixx and others. It is set to be released on Nov. 17.

A Tennessee native, Parton has been the subject of multiple fan campaigns to be the College GameDay celebrity guest picker in Knoxville. We’ll see if the Vols and Parton can make it happen this season.

Andrew Olson

Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.