"Potential New Boyfriend" is a song written by Steve Kipner and John Lewis Parker, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton.

The song peaked at number 20 on the U.S. country singles chart.

[1] It was released in April 1983 as the lead and only single from Parton's album Burlap & Satin.

The song was also popular in discos and dance clubs, and in addition to the standard 45 RPM single, an extended-play dance remix single was released.

The single was also accompanied by one of Parton's first music videos, which was directed by Steve Barron.