Hear Dolly Parton Celebrate Her Bluegrass Roots on Posthumously Released Stanley Brothers Tribute ‘Bound to Ride’
The track -- also featuring The First Ladies of Bluegrass -- appears on Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers.
Two weeks after Dolly Parton's passing on August 25, the posthumous release of "Bound to Ride" has brought new life to her iconic bluegrass roots. The song, featuring a stellar lineup including Alison Brown, Becky Buller, Sierra Hull, Missy Raines, and Molly Tuttle, comes from the compilation album "Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers," set for release on October 16.
Parton's voice on this track, recorded in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a testament to her enduring love for bluegrass. Her spirited delivery and personalized calls like "Pick it girls!" enhance the lively, cohesive sound of the song. Dolly Parton's bluegrass journey began early in her career, with a memorable cover of Jimmie Rodgers' "Mule Skinner Blues." She continued to explore this genre, releasing three Grammy-winning albums for Sugar Hill Records in 1999, 2001, and 2002.
Looking ahead, Parton has a special song in mind for her 100th birthday in 2046. "My Place in History," written in 2015, is locked away at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with instructions for its unveiling on her birthday. The "Where the Soul Never Dies" album also features contributions from renowned artists such as Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Billy Strings, Dierks Bentley, and more, all paying homage to the legendary Stanley Brothers.
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