Hits Made Famous by Country Queens cover

Hits Made Famous by Country Queens

Dolly Parton · 1963

29 min · 11 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A heartfelt tribute where Dolly Parton's voice weaves through classic country ballads with warmth and sincerity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • warm melodies for cozy moments
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer longer, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in April 1963, 'Hits Made Famous by Country Queens' followed Dolly Parton's early success as a songwriter in Nashville. At this point in her career, she had already gained recognition for her songwriting abilities, but this album marked her first major foray into recording her interpretations of songs popularized by other female country artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crazy 2:39
  • 2 I Fall to Pieces 2:45
  • 3 Bill Bailey Please Come Home 2:47
  • 4 Walkin' After Midnight 2:33
  • 5 Since You Went Away 2:54
  • 6 It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels 2:26
  • 7 Making Believe 2:40
  • 8 Letter to Heaven 2:39
  • 9 Release Me 2:14
  • 10 Two Little Orphans 2:43
  • 11 Little Blossom 2:51

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