Dolly Parton: Blue Smoke

Blue Smoke  (Sony Masterworks)
by Dolly Parton

FOR FANS OF: Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt
Rating: 4 Stars

One of the most famous faces in all of country music (and a lifelong believer) continues her popularity resurgence with another rootsy record consisting of many personally penned tunes. Parton’s cheer, humor and candor continue on this stripped-down, catchy collection that also benefits from charming duets with Willie Nelson (the beautiful ballad “From Here to the Moon and Back”) and Kenny Rogers (the fittinglytitled “You Can’t Make Old Friends”).
– Andy Argyrakis

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