(1974; #6 country) The best Dolly Parton album ever. "Jolene" had two songs go to #1: the title track and "I Will Always Love You", that would be recorded by many artists, most notably Whitney Houston. Features 4 bonus tracks, including "Crackerjack" and "Last Night's Lovin'".

(1977; #1 country for 9 weeks,#20 pop) The CD edition of this album is hard-to-find. Dolly's first million seller, the cover art (Dolly's most beautiful) was designed by Ed Caraeff. "Me and little Andy", "Two Doors Down", and "Sweet Music Man" are included. The title song stayed at #1 for 5 weeks (Dolly's longest stay there) and garnered her with her first Grammy for Best Country Female Vocal.

(2002; #4 country,#58 pop) Grammy nominated for country album, this is a superb collection and the best Dolly CD she has had in years. More country sounding, but with a bit of bluegrass thrown in, Dolly sounds fantastic on these tracks. Miss Parton's version of "Stairway to Heaven" is nothing short of perfection. Dolly's pictures were taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz.

(1971; #22 country) "I Believe" is the rerelease of Dolly's LP "Golden Streets of Glory". A superb ten track collection with two beautiful Dolly written tunes, the title song and "The Master's Hand". The album also features her second recording of "How Great Thou Art". The vinyl to this CD is Dolly's rarest and most sought after LP of her entire career.

(1978; #1 country for 9 weeks,#27 pop) Another amazing Dolly record, this is her best pop album after "Here You Come Again". Featuring the disco smash "Baby I'm Burnin'. "Nickels and Dimes" is true Dolly. The album went gold. Ed Caraeff did the photos and album art.

(1969; #5 country,#162 pop)/(1971; #13 country,#142 pop) Two beautiful Porter Wagoner and Dolly albums together on one CD, this collection gives the listener an insight into how great this famous duo was. This makes one want to see more old Porter and Dolly albums released on CD format. Includes "Yours Love" and "Pain of Loving You".

(1973; #19 country) "My Tennesse Mountain Home" was a commercial flop when it was originally released, but now has become one of the most cherished and loved Dolly Parton albums. Best track that really should have been a single, but wasn't, is "Down on Music Row". All tracks were written by Dolly.

(1999; #24 country;#198 pop) "The Grass is Blue" won Dolly the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album in 1999. With this one CD Dolly proved she could sing anything and the album has gone on to be the most critically acclamed in her entire career. Billy Joel's "Travelin' Prayer" is covered.

(1991; #1 country for 1 week,#24 pop) Dolly's forgotten classic. Her most recent #1 album features "Rockin Years"(a #1 country song with Ricky Van Shelton), "Silver and Gold", and a great duet with Lorrie Morgan called "Best Woman Wins". Sold a million copies.

(1987; #1 country for 6 weeks,#6 pop) Simply a standout with all their voices blending beautifully. A million seller and Grammy winner for Best Country Record. The highlight here are the songs "Wildflowers"(written by Dolly) and "Those Memories".

(1984; #7 country,#73 pop) A beautiful and very rare Dolly Parton CD in which she covers pop songs from the fifties and sixties. "Save the Last Dance For Me" went to #3 on the charts. Other greats here are "Downtown", "Turn, Turn", Turn", and "We Had It All".

(1980; #1 country for 10 weeks, #11 pop) Was released with Dolly's first film, also called "9 to 5", and garnered Dolly her first Oscar nomination for Best Song. The single "9 to 5" gave Dolly two Grammys: one for Best Country Song and the other for Best Country Female Vocal Performance. This CD edition includes 3 bonus tracks including the never-before released "Everday People".

(1989; # 3 country) This CD brought Dolly back to the top after the failure of her "Rainbow" album. Features two #1 songs including "Yellow Roses". Produced by Ricky Scaggs, this album stayed 100 weeks on Billboard, more than any Dolly record. The CD went gold.

(1998; #23 country,#167 pop) Originally a poor seller, but Dolly fans love it including me. "Salt in My Tears" is a classic. "Shine On" and "Paradise Road" are great songs too. "Blue Valley Songbird" would inspire Dolly's TV movie of the same name. Miss Parton wrote all the songs.

(1993; #4 country,#16 pop) A million seller featuring "Romeo", "More Where That Came From", and the fantastic "Put A Little Love in Your Heart". Collin Raye, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tanya Tucker, and many others make guest appearances.

(2003; #23 country,#167 pop) "For God and Country" is really a gospel and patriotic album. "God Bless the U.S.A." is a wonderful rendition. The cover art is splendid. Contains 18 tracks.

(1984; #32 country,#135 pop) Dolly's most hard-to-find compact disc out there. Soundtrack from the motion picture of the same name. Contains the top 10 hits "God Won't Get You" and "Tennessee Homesick Blues". Expensive, but worth every penny!

(2004; #22 country,#161 pop) A fun live album recorded during Dolly's "Halos and Horns" tour at Dollywood. You will love the songs and Dolly's unique banter. Also available in DVD format. Dolly's third live recording.

(1990; #74 country) Dolly's second Christmas album went gold a few years after its release. A wonderful album featuring all Holiday covers including "First Noel", "We Three Kings", and "Joy to the World". Dolly debut the album that December on ABC as a Christmas special that came in at #2 for the week.

(1994; #16 country,#87 pop) Dolly's second live album was recorded at Dollywood. A poor seller but a favorite among her fans. Features new versions of "Coat of Many Colors" and "My Tennessee Mountain Home".