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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: