RIP Dolly Parton-My Country Hits🕊 💐💅

August 30, 2026

Country is not my favorite genre of music but I like some songs. In memory of Dolly Parton here are some country songs I enjoy.

Ella Langley

Ella Langley is a current chart topping artist. “Choosing Texas” is #1 on the billboard chart as I write this. Ella’s music is a throwback to country music from years past. Ella is likeable. She is gritty and tragic at the same time. “Choosing Texas” is a classic country you done me wrong song which seem to be Ella’s specialty. She’s true to country.

Carrie Underwood

I forgot to put this on my list of videos that are cinematic triumphs. “Before He Cheats” features “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood getting mad at her boyfriend and his new flame. She goes to the party district in her town to look for them. She gets so upset that she starts levitating and telepathically tearing up the street. She proceeds to tear up his car.

There was a weekly local singing show in Kansas City that broadcast from a casino years ago. A woman sang this song every Saturday night so I learned the words.

This is not the show but it had the same vibe. Women love this song.

Gretchen Wilson

I can’t exactly say I relate to this song. I have never been on a four wheeler and it’s unlikely I ever will. I do not keep my Christmas lights up all year long. I don’t like mud. “Redneck Woman” is catchy as heck though. Here’s to all my sisters that’s keeping it country…🍻

Luke Combs

Tracy Chapman is one of my favorite artists. That’s a whole different blog post. One of my biggest life regrets is not going to see Tracy in concert in the next town over when I was in college. I thought I woulde able to see her a different time. I’m not sure she ever performed anywhere near me again. Luke Combs made a solid cover of legendary folk song “Fast Car”. He should make a cover of “Baby Can I Hold You” too. I always thought that would be a good country song.