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Halos & Horns

Dolly Parton · 2002

57 min · 14 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and traditional instrumentation that showcases Dolly's timeless vocal prowess.

Why this album works

'Halos & Horns' received significant acclaim for its fusion of bluegrass and country, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart. The track 'Hello God' sparked conversations due to its candid exploration of faith and doubt, showcasing Parton's willingness to tackle profound themes.
Career context
By the time 'Halos & Horns' was released in July 2002, Dolly Parton was a seasoned artist with a robust career spanning over four decades. This album followed her 2001 tribute album 'Little Sparrow' and marked her continued artistic evolution into a more introspective and spiritual direction.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Halos and Horns 3:33
  • 2 Sugar Hill Standout 2:50
  • 3 Not for Me 3:20
  • 4 Hello God Standout 2:59
  • 5 If 3:19
  • 6 Shattered Image 3:29
  • 7 These Old Bones Standout 5:37
  • 8 What a Heartache 4:17

Disc 2

  • 1 I’m Gone 5:07
  • 2 Raven Dove 3:35
  • 3 Dagger Through the Heart 3:52
  • 4 If Only 3:40
  • 5 John Daniel 5:03
  • 6 Stairway to Heaven 6:31

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