The Best Dolly Parton Albums of All Time

Updated June 1, 2019 3.3k votes 473 voters 16.0k views65 items

List RulesThis list includes studio albums only, so if you add an album make sure it's a proper studio release.

With a slew of hits that have spanned many decades, Dolly Parton is rightfully considered one of the greatest country artists of all time. This list of the best Dolly Parton albums includes pictures of the album covers when available. The Dolly Parton discography is ranked from best to worst, so the top Dolly Parton albums can be found at the top of the list. The Tennessee-born superstar made her first studio album foray in 1967, with Hello, I'm Dolly. Though she's primarily associated with country music, she's also well versed in bluegrass, gospel, and has had crossover pop hits such as "9 to 5," (as featured on the 1980 album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs).

To make voting for your favorite records easier, we haven't included Dolly Parton singles, EPs, or compilations, so everything you see here should only be studio albums. If you think the greatest Dolly Parton album isn't ranked highly enough, vote for it so it receives proper credit. Make sure you don't just vote for critically acclaimed albums; if you have a favorite Dolly Parton album, vote it up, even if it's not necessarily the most popular.

If you want to know what is the best Dolly Parton album of all time, this list will answer your question. Albums range from Joshua (1971) to Jolene (1974) to Slow Dancing With the Moon (1993). These popular Dolly Parton CDs have been voted on by music fans around the world, so the order isn't just one person's opinion.

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Jolene
1974
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: It Must Be You, Highlight of My Life, Early Morning Breeze
Genres (Music): Country
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Here You Come Again
1977
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Lovin' You, Two Doors Down, Baby Come Out Tonight
Genres (Music): Country
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Coat of Many Colors
1971
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: My Blue Tears, Coat of Many Colors, She Never Met a Man She Didn't Like
Genres (Music): Country
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Little Sparrow
2001
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Marry Me, My Blue Tears, I Get a Kick Out of You
Length (mins): 00:52:47
Genres (Music): Folk music, Bluegrass
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Heartbreaker
1978
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Sure Thing, Baby I'm Burnin', Heartbreaker
Genres (Music): Country, Pop music
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New Harvest... First Gathering
1977
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Applejack, Holdin' on to You, You Are
Genres (Music): Country
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Blue Smoke
2014
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Home, Blue Smoke, Don't Think Twice
Genres (Music): Country
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9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
1980
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Dark as a Dungeon, Detroit City, But You Know I Love You
Genres (Music): Country
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The Grass Is Blue
1999
Artist: Dolly Parton
Producer: Steve Buckingham
Tracks: Travelin' Prayer, I Am Ready, I Still Miss Someone
Length (mins): 00:44:48
Genres (Music): Bluegrass
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Halos & Horns
2002
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Sugar Hill, These Old Bones, Hello God
Length (mins): 00:57:43
Genres (Music): Country, Folk music
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Trio
1987
Artist: Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris
Producer: George Massenburg
Tracks: I've Had Enough, Making Plans, Wildflowers
Length (mins): 00:39:06
Genres (Music): Country, Acoustic music
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Just Because I'm a Woman
1968
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Just Because I'm a Woman, Love and Learn, You're Gonna Be Sorry
Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Genres (Music): Country
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White Limozeen
1989
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Wait 'Til I Get You Home (feat. Mac Davis), Yellow Roses, White Limozeen
Genres (Music): Country

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Bargain Store
1975
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: I'll Never Forget, Love to Remember, You'll Always Be Special to Me
Genres (Music): Country
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Hello, I'm Dolly
1967
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: I Wasted My Tears, I'm in No Condition, If Cupid Had a Heart
Genres (Music): Country
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My Tennessee Mountain Home
1973
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: The Better Part of Life, The Letter, Dr. Robert F. Thomas
Genres (Music): Country
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Heartbreak Express
1982
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Hollywood Potters, Prime of Our Love, Release Me
Genres (Music): Country
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Backwoods Barbie
2008
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Made of Stone, Hallelujah Holiday, Made of Stone
Genres (Music): Country
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All I Can Do
1976
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Falling Out Of Love With Me, All I Can Do, Boulder To Birmingham
Genres (Music): Country
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Hungry Again
1998
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: The Camel's Heart, Shine On, When Jesus Comes Calling for Me
Genres (Music): Country
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Love Is Like a Butterfly
1974
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Sacred Memories, Take Me Back, My Eyes Can Only See You
Genres (Music): Country
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The Winning Hand
1982
Artist: Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Brenda Lee
Tracks: I Never Cared for You, You Left Me a Long, Long Time Ago
Genres (Music): Country
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Burlap & Satin
1983
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Ooo Ee, Potential New Boyfriend, Send Me the Pillow
Genres (Music): Country, Pop music

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Joshua
1971
Artist: Dolly Parton
Tracks: Walls of the Mind, Letter to Heaven, Chicken Every Sunday
Genres (Music): Country
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Real Love
1985
Artist: Dolly Parton
Producer: David Malloy
Tracks: Don't Call It Love, Come Back to Me, We Got Too Much
Genres (Music): Country