I'm also convinced that Dolly transcends these critiques. She led by example, using her influence to raise money to get books to children, to get people vaccinated, to speak up on behalf of queer fans and on behalf of BLM and so much more.
She also normalized glitter, sequins, and cleavage, which I appreciate!
I am sad to live in a world where she's gone. I wanted her to be here forever. I guess in many ways she is, and always will be.
When I was at Dollywood I walked around with Shazam and made a playlist I called A Day in Dollywood. It's on Spotify, but I'll also include the songs. It made me feel better then, and it makes me feel better now.
Tennessee Mountain Girl (The Rubber Knife Gang)
Tangled Up In Blue( Pickin' On Series, David West)
Old Barns (Greensky Bluegrass)
Petticoat Junction (Flatt & Scruggs)
Whiskey Before Breakfast (Craig Duncan)
Ride the Train (Alabama)
When the Roll Is Called up Yonder (Instrumental Version) (United Guitar Players)
Country Sunshine (Dottie West)
I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby (Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton)
Molly Put The Kettle On (Craig Duncan)
Green River, Pickin' On Series (David West)
Closer To Fine, Pickin' On Series (Dennis Caplinger)
Ride the River (J.J. Cale, Eric Clapton)
Next To You, Next To Me (Shenandoah)