The Grass Is Blue cover

The Grass Is Blue

Dolly Parton · 1999

44 min · 13 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A heartfelt blend of bluegrass and country that intertwines traditional sounds with Dolly's unmistakable storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective listening
  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • nostalgic themes of love and
  • ideal for cozy evening moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek immediate, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'The Grass Is Blue' was Dolly Parton’s first album after her departure from the country-pop mainstream of the 1990s. This marked a return to her roots, showcasing her bluegrass influences and reaffirming her status as a versatile artist capable of both commercial and artistic success. The album followed her successful collaborations and solidified her place in the Americana genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Travelin’ Prayer 4:15
  • 2 Cash on the Barrelhead 3:07
  • 3 A Few Old Memories 4:01
  • 4 I’m Gonna Sleep With One Eye Open 3:04
  • 5 Steady as the Rain 3:04
  • 6 I Still Miss Someone 3:37
  • 7 Endless Stream of Tears 2:39
  • 8 Silver Dagger 4:54
  • 9 Train, Train 2:49
  • 10 I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 3:13
  • 11 Will He Be Waiting for Me 3:25
  • 12 The Grass Is Blue 3:43
  • 13 I Am Ready 2:44

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