Article by William Simpson   Country music legend Dolly Parton, never one to rest on her laurels, released her 42nd studio album in the US on May 13.  It’s a culmination of her career with some country, some bluegrass, some gospel and even rock and roll.  She has included duets with Willie Nelson and with [...]

Article and Photos by William Simpson We knew it was inevitable but the last day of the 2014 CMA Music Festival arrived.  The rains from the night before had left the area and in its wake was a nice cooler day for fan to enjoy their favorite artists. The festivities for the day began at [...]

Review by Stratman “Blue Smoke” is the newest offering from Dolly Parton and is the name of the title cut from her 42nd studio album. It is being released through Dolly Records and Sony Masterworks. Dolly has had a career stretching (5) decades in which she has sold more than 100 million records that includes [...]