Dolly Parton, 76, collaborated with Kelly Clarkson to record a brand-new duet version of 9 to 5, which was released on Friday. The recording was done in advance of the upcoming documentary Still Working 9 to 5 about the renowned comedy film 9 to 5 and its cultural influence.

The downtempo pop ballad was written with Shane McAnally, Sasha Sloan, and King Henry and features Clarkson, 40, singing the working class country song. It serves as a great accompaniment for the current campaign for women’s equality in the workplace.

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“Nobody sings better than Kelly Clarkson. She brings any song to life”. Parton stated in a press release about the song. “I love her voice on ‘9 to 5,’ and I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to sing with her on it. I’m equally proud of Shane McAnally’s fantastic arrangement and production.”

Clarkson also expressed her admiration for Parton in a press statement. “I am so honoured that Dolly asked me to reimagine this iconic song, ‘9 to 5,’ with her!” wrote Kelly Clarkson, host of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “She is a true artist, a role model for all women, and one of the nicest people you will ever meet!”

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“I hope you like what we did, but even if you don’t, keep in mind that I got to perform a duet with the legendary Dolly Parton and now have bragging rights for all time”, said Clarkson.

In a press release, McAnally, 47, discussed working with both artists. He remarked, “It is the craziest fantasy scenario to work with 2 of the world’s best singers on one of the all-time greatest songs,” before making a suggestion that Parton and Clarkson may release further music. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have been a part of Dolly and Kelly’s debut joint recording. It won’t be the last, I have a feeling.”

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The comedy picture with the same name, starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin, was also released in 1980 at the same time as 9 to 5. The song reached its highest point on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 1, earning Parton four Grammy nominations and two wins for best country song and best country vocal performance, female, in addition to an Academy Award nomination for best original song.

Still Working 9 to 5 will include a segment on Parton and Clarkson’s duet in which they discuss the movie and its feminist themes. Rita Moreno from the 9 to 5 TV series and Allison Janney from the stage adaption will also appear in the documentary, which will premiere on September 16. McAnally is the executive producer of the documentary, which also features activists and other key players from the women’s rights movement.

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Parton has previously recreated the well-known popular tune. For website business Squarespace, the artist last year debuted her first-ever Super Bowl commercial, rewriting “9 to 5” as “5 to 9.”

“Working from 5 to 9 has given you a vision and a passion. Because hustling is the only means of subsistence, “It featured Parton singing. “will alter your life. Create a website that is deserving of your dreams and do something to give it purpose!”