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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