Dolly Parton's 1991 duet with Ricky Van Shelton, "Rockin' Years", was written by her younger brother Floyd Parton and went on to become her final No. 1 single, later earning a Grammy nomination. The song's success highlights the wider musical talent within Parton's large family, with Floyd contributing to several of her recordings beyond this hit.

The track, featured on Parton's Eagle When She Flies album, was originally intended as a duet with George Jones, but her label declined to release it with his vocals, a decision he said still rankled him years later. Jones responded in 1992 with "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", which became a Top 40 hit. Floyd Parton also wrote "Nickels And Dimes" for her 1978 Heartbreaker album and contributed to "Waltz Me to Heaven" from her 1984 film Rhinestone, while Parton herself followed "Rockin' Years" with further hits including "Silver And Gold" and a 1995 collaboration with Vince Gill.