How Dolly Parton Reimagined Empowering Anthem With Team Of Female Artists

Dolly Parton debuted a reimagined version of “Gonna Be You” with Maddie & Tae , Jessie James Decker and Callie Twisselman on Friday (October 11). Later this evening, the women will share “a heartfelt conversation about life, family and our journeys in show business.”

“Well, I can’t tell you how thrilled and honored I am to get to sing with all these talented women on the incredible [ Diane Warren ]’s song ‘Gonna Be You,’” Parton said as the new version arrived. “I love the song, and I love these gals. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it together! 🩷”

Parton announced the “Gonna Be You” collaboration earlier this week. She shared a sneak peek at that time of a heartfelt conversation the group of women shared together. Parton said “we decided to sit down together for a heartfelt conversation about life, family and our journeys in show business. …We shared laughs, stories and created memories I know everyone will enjoy being a part of. 🩷” That conversation premieres at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Parton initially released a version of “ Gonna Be You ” with Cyndi Lauper , Gloria Estefan , Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go's and Debbie Harry of Blondie . that version of the song appeared in 80 For Brady , starring Lily Tomlin , Jane Fonda , Rita Moreno and Sally Field .

Listen to the new version of “ Gonna Be You ” here: