About This Album
Dolly Parton returned to the spotlight on February 26, 2008, with Backwoods Barbie, her forty-second solo studio album. This release marked a major career milestone as her first project in nearly a decade and served as the inaugural drop for her own imprint, Dolly Records. The record blends honky-tonk rhythms with her signature storytelling style, diving into themes of small-town life and resilience.
The title track originally found its home in the Broadway musical 9 to 5 before landing on this record. Parton took the helm as primary producer, often working alongside long-time partner Gary Burr or collaborating with Mark Wright and Steve Buckingham on specific cuts. Fans heard familiar sounds alongside fresh arrangements that highlighted her vocal range without relying on heavy production.
To promote the record, she launched the Backwoods Barbie Tour, hitting sixty-four venues across North America and Europe between March and November 2008. Critics praised the album for its authenticity and the way Parton deconstructed her own glamorous image while remaining down-to-earth.
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- Artist
- Dolly Parton
- Type
- Studio Album
- Released
- February 26, 2008
- Label
- Dolly Records
- Tracks
- 12
- Length
- 47m 12s
- Peak Chart
- #1 Billboard Top Country Albums
- First major-label project since 1998
- True
- Tour venues covered
- 64
- Title track origin
- Originally written for the 9 to 5 musical
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