{"id":7294,"date":"2026-01-22T21:57:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7294"},"modified":"2026-01-22T21:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:57:48","slug":"dolly-parton-just-turned-80-and-instead-of-slowing-down-she-did-something-unforgettable-to-mark-the-milestone-she-brought-one-of-her-50-year-old-hits-back-to-life-this-time-with-an-all-sta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7294","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton just turned 80\u2014and instead of slowing down, she did something unforgettable. To mark the milestone, she brought one of her 50-year-old hits back to life, this time with an all-star group of powerful women by her side. Joining her on the new version are Lainey Wilson, her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire, turning the song into a true moment of unity. Their voices blend with heart and soul, not just to celebrate music, but to remind people of something simple and timeless: lead with love, hold on to hope, and carry a little kindness with you every day… WATCH BELOW \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joining Parton on the new recording is Lainey Wilson, her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire.<\/p>\n

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In honor of\u00a0Dolly Parton\u00a0celebrating her 80th birthday on January 19, the country music icon has dipped into her timeless catalog to unveil a brand-new, star-studded rendition of \u201cLight of a Clear Blue Morning.\u201d It has been 50 years since Parton wrote this classic so to commemorate her birthday as well as this milestone, she tapped a powerhouse lineup of female hitmakers to help give it a new life.<\/p>\n

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Joining her on the fresh recording is\u00a0Lainey Wilson, her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and\u00a0Reba McEntire. Parton reignites the song through the recording and music video that also features David Foster on piano and The Christ Church Choir on backing vocals. Together, these artists and musicians combine their talents to share a message that encourages everyone to spread some love and hope in their days.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou know, we\u2019re living in troubled and uncertain times,\u201d the country icon states in the opening of the video. \u201cBut we can\u2019t let the darkness in.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s time to wake up,\u201d adds Queen Latifah, before Parton continues, \u201cbecause I can see the light of a clear blue morning. Can you?\u201d<\/p>\n

The delicate piano keys slowly build over their vocals, offering a soft, tender melody that is soon overtaken by the unmistakable sounds of each of the artists\u2019 voices whispering through the speakers. At first, they take turns carrying out the messages of hope, freedom, and renewal before coming together with soaring harmonies and a powerful spirit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can see the light of a clear blue morning\/ I can see the light of a brand new day\/ I can see the light of a clear blue morning\/ Oh, and everything\u2019s gonna be all right\/ It\u2019s gonna be okay,\u201d they sing on the chorus.<\/p>\n