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.
Why this album works
'The Grass Is Blue' received critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. It marked a significant moment in Dolly's career, highlighting her ability to blend traditional bluegrass with contemporary themes, influencing a resurgence of interest in the genre during the late 1990s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective listening heartfelt storytelling in every track nostalgic themes of love and
- 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
- Sparks· R. Stevie Moore· Harry Nilsson· Elvis Presley· Cher· Donna Summer· Willie Nelson· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Travelin’ Prayer Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 3:43
- 13 I Am Ready 2:44
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