Dolly Parton has spent nearly 70 years building a legendary career filled with unforgettable music and incredible collaborations. From her first partner — her uncle Bill Owens — to music icons like Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, and Porter Wagoner, Parton has always embraced working with others.
She also joined forces with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in their trio group and has worked with modern stars like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Pitbull. Over the years, Parton has delivered timeless duets, including “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers and “Rockin’ Years” with Ricky Van Shelton, but despite her long list of collaborations, she still dreams of working again with one special artist.
The country artist Dolly Parton wants to collaborate with again
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Dolly Parton has her heart set on teaming up again with Keith Urban, whom she first worked with in 2006’s remake of Johnny Mathis’ “The Twelfth of Never” track for her album Those Were The Days. Parton loves how their voices complement each other on the track and believes they could create another magical song together.
She has spoken highly of Urban’s talent, songwriting, and friendly personality, which reminds her of her family back home. Dolly has even gushed about baking a cake and spending an afternoon singing with him, while respectfully acknowledging Urban’s marriage to Nicole Kidman.
Keith Urban responds to Dolly Parton
Urban responded warmly to Dolly Parton’s offer via a video that he posted on his Instagram right after watching Parton’s interview. He thanked her and expressed that he would also love to collaborate again.
His wife Kidman joined the fun by joking about baking the cake with Parton, while reminding her not to “steal her man.” Urban is known for hits like “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “Days Go By,” and like Parton, he has earned a spot as one of country music’s biggest stars.