Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus Unleash Powerful Collaboration: A Fresh Rendition of 'Wrecking Ball'!

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Ten years after Miley Cyrus made a big impact with her song "Wrecking Ball," her iconic hit has received a dazzling new makeover thanks to her godmother, Dolly Parton.

At the age of 77, Parton has released her own version of "Wrecking Ball" on Friday, October 20. The song begins with a haunting piano, with Parton taking the lead on the first verse followed by Cyrus, who is 30 years old, joining in on the chorus. As the second verse unfolds, the guitars and drums kick in, transforming the song into a powerful storm of emotions that leaves no one untouched. Parton and Cyrus' voices harmonize like bolts of lightning, building up to a crashing climax.

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In addition, there is a moment in which the women perform Parton's "I Will Always Love You" towards the end, further enhancing the already fantastic quality of this new rendition.

Parton expressed that Cyrus' song had a profound effect on her, to the extent that she felt compelled to include a version of it on her upcoming Rockstar album. In a press release, she conveyed, "Upon hearing 'Wrecking Ball,' I was overcome with emotion and nearly shed tears while in my car."

She exclaimed that when the chorus started, it had a profound impact on her, like a wrecking ball. She was amazed by the song's brilliance and Miley Cyrus's immense talent. She felt compelled to include the song on her rock album and collaborate with Miley to perform it together. She expressed her deep love for the song and hoped that the listeners would also appreciate it.

In August 2013, the impactful arrival of "Wrecking Ball" took place. Initially entering the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 50, it swiftly ascended to claim the top spot, marking Cyrus' first No. 1 song on the chart. The composition, together with its provocative video in which Cyrus begins in a white tank top, underwear, and boots before gradually shedding all but her Dr. Martens, became closely associated with her Bangerz era.

Since then, the singer of "Flowers" has undergone a transformation, yet her connection with Parton has remained unchanged. Cyrus shared in 2019 how her bond with Parton grew stronger, stemming from their time working together on Hannah Montana. "She portrayed my aunt," Cyrus revealed to Entertainment Tonight. "And instead of godmother, she prefers to be known as a fairy godmother."

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In 2019, Parton mentioned her past collaboration with Billy Ray, who is Miley's dad, during the time when he gained popularity with the song 'Achy Breaky Heart.' They worked together on some shows in the early days, with Billy Ray opening some of Parton's shows. This collaboration led to Parton writing a song called 'Romeo' and featuring Billy Ray in its video. When Miley entered the picture, they decided that she would be Parton's fairy goddaughter.

Over the years, Parton and Cyrus have continued to collaborate. They performed a duet of 'Jolene' on The Voice in 2016 and starred in T-Mobile's Super Bowl commercial in 2022. Additionally, Parton joined Cyrus for Miley's New Year's Eve Party in December of that same year.

Parton's Rockstar will be released on Friday, November 17th. This 30-track album marks her venture into rock music, while also serving as a heartfelt tribute to some of the greatest hits within the genre. Additionally, the album boasts an impressive lineup of featured artists, including Sting, Debbie Harry, Rob Halford, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sheryl Crow, and the surviving members of The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, among others.