Tom Petty Tribute Album ‘Petty Country,’ Featuring Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, & More, Set To Release June 21
The 20-track project will be released on June 21.
Petty Country; Photo Courtesy Big Machine Records in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate
A slew of country stars, including Chris Stapleton, Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Lady A, and George Strait, have lined up to honor Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty on a new tribute album.
Out on June 21 via Big Machine Records in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty features 20 tracks, spanning Petty’s impressive 40-year catalog. Throughout the project, renowned country artists share their take on Petty’s hits while adding a few personal touches to the iconic tracks along the way.
In addition to Stapleton, Judd, Wilson, Combs, Lady A, and Strait, Petty’s longtime friends and collaborators such as Steve Earle, Marty Stuart, Willie Nelson, and Lukas Nelson also contribute to the album. Plus, The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench make appearances as well.
Dolly Parton Covers “Southern Accents”
Fans recently got a taste of what’s to come on Petty Country with the release of Dierks Bentley’s take on “American Girl.” Now, another sneak peek of the project has been released: Dolly Parton’s cover of “Southern Accents.”
Parton’s version of the Tom Petty classic hit streaming services on Friday and was paired with the premiere of a music video. The clip begins with Petty’s voice as he reflects on the making of the song. Parton then appears sitting near a piano delivering her rendition of the song. As she sings, home video footage featuring Petty appears on the wall behind her.
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Tom over the years,” Parton shared in a statement. “He’s such an iconic artist and important songwriter. I’m so honored to be a part of this special album and to be able to share my version of one of Tom’s best songs, ‘Southern Accents’.”
“American Girl” Is Climbing The Charts
Bentley’s cover of “American Girl” was an instant hit upon its release and continues to climb the charts at country radio each week. The music video for “American Girl” recently made its debut and in the clip, Bentley had the opportunity to play one of Petty’s guitars.
“Holding an instrument that carries so much musical history and significance was surreal, you could almost feel the stories resonate from it as I played it,” Bentley shared upon the release of the video. “Tom Petty’s lyrics and delivery were a huge part of what made his music so impactful.”
A Musical Icon
Tom Petty is one of the biggest cultural icons in the world. Throughout his career, he released 13 studio albums with The Heartbreaks as well as three solo albums. Additionally, he was a member of the group Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne.
Considered one of the best Rock artists ever, Petty had a remarkable list of accomplishments: winning multiple Grammy Awards, performing for over 140 million fans, selling over 85 million records, headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tom Petty died in 2017 after wrapping up his 40th-anniversary tour, but his music still touches fans worldwide today.
See below for the complete Petty Country track listing.
PETTY COUNTRY—TRACK LIST
1. “I Should Have Known It” by Chris Stapleton
2. “Wildflowers” by Thomas Rhett
3. “Runnin’ Down A Dream” by Luke Combs
4. “Southern Accents” by Dolly Parton
5. “Here Comes My Girl” by Justin Moore
6. “American Girl” by Dierks Bentley
7. “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” by Lady A
8. “I Forgive It All” by Jamey Johnson
9. “I Won’t Back Down” by Brothers Osbourne
10. “Refugee” by Wynonna Judd & Lainey Wilson
11. “Angel Dream No.2” by Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson
12. “Learning To Fly” by Eli Young Band
13. “Breakdown” by Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce
14. “Yer So Bad” by Steve Earle
15. “Ways To Be Wicked” by Margo Price feat. Mike Campbell
16. “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Midland
17. “Free Fallin’” by The Cadillac Three feat. Breland
18. “I Need To Know” by Marty Stuart And His The Fabulous Superlatives
19. “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Rhiannon Giddens feat. Silkraod Ensemble and Benmont Tench
20. “You Wreck Me (Live)” by George Strait
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