Dolly Parton & Family are playing three shows next week at Bijou Theatre in Knoxville

A small group of lucky fans will get to hear the personal stories behind Dolly Parton's upcoming album from the superstar and her family members.

Parton and her family will tape three shows at the Bijou Theater in downtown Knoxville for her new four-part documentary series. The free shows at the Bijou on May 28-30 are sold out.

The album, "Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables," comes out Nov. 15. It will trace a musical lineage from the Parton family's roots in the United Kingdom in the 1600s to their home in Appalachia's Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.

"I cannot believe that it has been 60 years this month since I graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville to pursue my dreams," Parton said in a news release. "My Uncle Bill Owens was by my side for many years helping me develop my music. I owe so much to him and all the family members past and present who have inspired me along this journey. I am honored to spotlight our families' musical legacy that is my Smoky Mountain DNA."

There are tight rules for the "once in a lifetime" tapings, including no phones and directions on where to sit, stand or move based on producers' requests.

A pre-order will accompany the reveal of the album's full track list on June 21. Those who pre-order the album will receive two of the album's tracks for free.

Parton's cousin, Richie Owens, produced an album featuring generations of her immediate and extended family (including those who have passed away) performing songs important to the Parton family legacy from the UK to present-day East Tennessee. Of note, particular focus is given to the Reverend Jake Owens, Parton's grandfather, who, as a press release notes, "instilled in her and her relatives a profound respect for faith, a deep love of music and storytelling, and strong enduring family values."

Allie Feinberg reports on politics for Knox News. Email her: allie.feinberg@knoxnewsws.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @alliefeinberg.

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