We listened to this for the first time on a long drive between Bellingham, WA, and Chewelah, WA, which takes you from rugged seaside mountains to dry rolling hills and canyons on the other side of the state. It was appropriate for the drive. My favorites off this album were the ones by Norah Jones (melancholy and vintage Norah,) Shelby Lynne (toe-tapping low-key revival -- is there such a thing? There is now), Mindy Smith (although the duet with Dolly at the end of her album is 10x better,) but especially Joan Osborne's cover of "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind." Joan, please make a country album. Now.

Some of the other tracks are clunky or disappointing. Alison Krauss didn't really deliver on her version of "9 to 5," but that's a hard song to cover so I'll give her a free pass. Kasey Chambers sets me on edge, and to follow that with Sinead O'Connor was more effective at keeping me awake than gas station coffee, because I kept thinking I was running over a cat. Those two aside, though, it's an ultimately pleasing album that keeps finding its way into my playlist.

I personally adore Dolly Parton and this album really is a great tribute to her as country music's biggest stars and most influencal voices come together in a great rendition of her best songs!

I personally ADORE Shania Twain's version of "coat of many colors"... I bought the album on this purpose... and I loved it!

pale in comparison.
It is kind of fun hearing the different styles for her brilliant compositions.
Alison Krauss doing a fabu-tastic slower, bluegrassy 9 to 5.
best cut on the cd.
Melissa Etheridge's unique I Will Always Love You. I love the musical arrangements on this one.
Norah Jones tepid the Grass is Blue
Joan Osborne's Do I ever cross your mind(I'd buy her stuff if she sang like this all the time) soft and folksy, really nice.
The genre-defying Shelby Lynne with a totally cool The Seeker
Mindy Smith on Jolene nice enough, but her phrasing is mushy. (Listen to country artist Sherrie Austin for a wonderful cover of Jolene)
EmmyLou with To Daddy. Lovely.
kill me now...Shania Twain murdering the beloved Coat of Many Colors.
Egad, how ghastly. Even with some backup from Alison Krauss and Union Station, Shania just defiles it.
Kasey Chambers on Little Sparrow is not up to the task. At all.
Sinead O'Connor on Dagger through the heart. Not bad, actually.
Allison Moorer on Light of a Clear Blue Morning. Nice version. Could have done without the affectation of the sound effects. Made to sound like a well used vinyl album.
Me'Shell N'Degeocello on Two Doors Down. I expect it works for ya if you like that genre. Not my kind of music but I like it better than Shania. EEK.
and a bonus track with the great lady herself singing
Just Because I'm A Woman.

The main purpose of this album is to remind us how good Dolly Parton really is. Save your money to buy the originals.

There is only one or two songs that dont work out but this CD is great - Dont Get me wrong - These are great songs!
The Downside: 9 to 5 dosent have the usual kick to it alison krauss slows it down too much this time! and Two doors down, But the reason why Im being down on it is because im not a fan of rap music!
The Upside: all the other songs

Album standouts: Jolene & The Grass is blue & Light of a clear blue Morning

I also recommend: HUNGRY AGIN, THE GRASS IS BLUE, LITTLE SPARROW,HALOS AND HORNS, FOR GOD AND COUNTRY & THOSE WERE THE DAYS

BUY NOW!!!