Country music superstar Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday Monday with new music and greetings from friends.

The freshly minted octogenarian posted a new version of her 1977 tune “Light of a Pure Blue Morning” over the weekend, which she teased to in her Instagram story Monday. In a new video for the song, she’s accompanied by Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire.

“You know we’re living in troubled and uncertain times … but we can’t let the darkness win,” she says at the start of the video as the music begins.

Her Instagram page says proceeds from the song will benefit pediatric cancer research at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn.

While Cyrus celebrated by singing with Parton, the 33-year-old pop star’s famous dad expressed himself in writing.

“Happy Birthday Dolly! You’re a reminder of what music is supposed to do… bring people together, lift spirits, and tell the truth with heart,” country singer Billy Ray Cyrus posted on Instagram. “As Miley’s godmother and a guiding light in our lives, your influence goes far beyond the charts… it lives in the lives she’s touched and the generations of fans she’s inspired.”

Actor Tricia Paoluccio, who played Parton in the musical “Here You Come Again,” also sent her love.

“Happy birthday Dolly,” she wrote. “I love you so much and hope you have the most wonderful day!”

Parton is coming off a rough year that saw her lose her husband of nearly 60 years in March in addition to dealing with health problems of her own.

She assured fans in October that concerns about her well-being were appreciated, but unwarranted after kidney stones sidelined her from a September appearance at her Dollywood theme park, and her Las Vegas residency in December was postponed due to “a few procedures.”

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NEW YORK — Justin Baldoni’s lawyers reportedly plan to call Taylor Swift as a hostile witness after newly unsealed text messages show the pop superstar was far more aware of pal Blake Lively’s grievances against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star, laying the groundwork for their more than yearlong legal battle.

Insiders told TMZ Wednesday of the 41-year-old filmmaker’s intent to call the Grammy winner, 36, as a hostile witness following the release of the texts — available to view as part of extensive court documents made public Tuesday — which contradict remarks long made by Swift’s team.

“She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see ‘It Ends With Us’ until weeks after its public release,” a rep for Swift told People in early May, when she was subpoenaed as a witness in the case. The subpoena was withdrawn by month’s end.

In June, 38-year-old Lively filed a motion to keep the texts between herself and Swift away from Baldoni. Judge Lewis Liman denied the motion, deeming the correspondence “relevant,” per Deadline.

As the unsealed text exchanges indicate, Lively and Swift communicated several times about the film leading up to Lively filing a civil rights complaint that accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment on set and of launching a retaliatory smear campaign in anticipation of her complaint.

Baldoni denied the claims and filed a $400 million defamation suit against Lively as well as a $250 million libel lawsuit against The Times, both of which have since been tossed.

Weeks before Lively filed her complaint, Swift sent a link from a People article about Baldoni revealing “he was sexually traumatized by an ex-girlfriend.”

“I think this (expletive) knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin,” wrote Swift on Dec. 5, 2024.

“It’s [sic] rings different when he doesn’t end the story by saying ‘Did I always listen when they said no? No.’ like he did with me. But that must not’ve tested well in the focus group,” replied Lively. “He’s being honored at the vital voices for women event on Monday.”

“This is so disgusting and I hate that he’s clever about this (expletive),” Swift responded. “He needs to be beaten by his OWN words. … Is everything still on track?”

“Oh yes. A week later tho. But worth the wait,” said Lively.

The day after Lively’s suit was filed, the New York Times published an extensive review of the court filing. Later that day, another exhibit showed Swift texted Lively — and someone listed in Lively’s phone as “Roy Orbison” — to say, “You won,” along with Deadline’s report announcing he’d been dropped by agency WME.

“And you (expletive) helped so many people who won’t have to go through this ever again,” said Swift. “Never has a cancellation been reversed so fast. You guys don’t understand how rare this is. To have proof and to take the perfect steps to bring that truth into the light.”

“I love you so much,” says Lively. “I would not be ok through any of this if it weren’t for you.”

The filings also include earlier text messages about the film exchanged by Lively and the “cardigan” singer. On April 12, 2024, Lively called on her friend, whom she dubbed the “greatest living story teller,” to sing the praises of her version of a scene so Baldoni would sign on.

That evening, another exhibit shows Lively applauded Swift’s “epically heroic” actions: “You making (expletive) up about me and lenses. And referring to yourself as my doll. This clown falling for all of it. But also resisting it. You are the worlds [sic] absolute greatest friend ever. I won the lottery.”

On April 23, Lively requested Swift’s opinion on the film’s trailer, which uses her song “My Tears Ricochet,” and asked the singer to poll now-fiancé Travis Kelce for his take.

Once Swift approved the trailer on April 26, Lively said she’d “never felt more like Khaleesi. I have dragons. Except my dragons are bred with Cersei herself,” according to an exhibit no longer available to view on the docket.

“I’m just picturing you muttering ‘dracarys’ and then I fire off those texts to [brother] Austin,” wrote Swift. “By the way. If Justin was strategic, he would be like no Taylor swift in the trailer. Because that gives you more power over the film, that’s your ally not his.”

The “Game of Thrones” references would come up later in the legal battle, as Baldoni’s camp released texts in which Lively reportedly compared herself to the “Mother of Dragons” and dubbed Swift and husband Ryan Reynolds as her own “dragons.”

When asked for comment on the document dump, Swift’s rep pointed the Daily News toward Lawfare senior editor Anna Bower’s tweet linking to the exhibits.

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NEW YORK — Taylor Swift, Kiss’ Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.

Swift’s songwriting has undeniably shaped contemporary pop music trends — and she'll no doubt bring extra attention to this year’s new class.

Kiss founders Simmons and Stanley — fresh off the band’s farewell — will also be recognized for their glam rock classics “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “I Love It Loud.”

In addition to Swift, Simmons and Stanley, nominees this year include the soft rock legend Loggins (“Footloose,” “Danny’s Song”), the alt-rock icon Morissette (“You Oughta Know,” “Ironic”) and the game-changing R&B songwriter, producer and rapper Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, best known for work like Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and “Break My Soul.”

The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held June 11 in New York City.

The Hall annually inducts performers and nonperformers alike. This year, the latter category includes the duo Terry Britten and Graham Lyle (Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”)

It’s also not uncommon for performers to gain entry after multiple nominations. Walter Afanasieff, who helped Mariah Carey with her smash “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” was previously nominated in the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame class. He didn’t make the cut then, but will be inducted this year.

“The music industry is built upon the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs. Without their artistry, there would be no recorded music, concert experiences or engaged fans. Everything originates from the song and its creator,” Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement. “This year’s lineup not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres.”

The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

Some already in the hall include Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, Phil Collins, R.E.M., Steely Dan, Dean Pitchford, Hillary Lindsey and Timbaland.

The 2025 class included George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love and Tony Macaulay.