11/20/2023 0 Comments Color me blue sheet music![]() Critical reception Professional ratings Review scoresīrian Mansfield with USA Today gave a mixed review, saying that "Parton apparently saved up all the glitz she left off her recent bluegrass albums for this patriotic collection." He went on to say "the album comes off as her personal USO revue." He concluded by saying that "the album contains enough moving performances to erase any doubts about the sincerity of Parton's intent." ĪllMusic's review of the album noted that "after recently recording countrified versions of songs like "Stairway to Heaven", Parton delivers these patriotic songs in a completely straightforward fashion. She performed the song again on the May 20 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, in addition to "9 to 5". Parton made an appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly on May 7 where she performed "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" and announced that it would be the album's second single. The music video for the album's first single, "Welcome Home", was shot over the January 10–11, 2004 weekend. On November 13, Parton appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and performed "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" and "I Will Always Love You". Parton made an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman the following evening, where she performed "Red, White and Bluegrass". On November 5, Parton appeared on The Early Show and performed "Color Me America" and "Welcome Home", which she announced would be the album's first single. Parton appeared on the September 11 episode of The John Walsh Show where she performed two new songs that would be included on the album, "Color Me America" and "Brave Little Soldier". ![]() The album was formally announced by Welk Music Group on August 26 with the album's release date, artwork, and track listing being revealed. She performed two songs from the upcoming album, "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home", in addition to "9 to 5". The special aired live from the West Lawn of the U.S. The following night Parton headlined the 2003 A Capitol Fourth Independence Day concert. ![]() She also announced two more song titles from the album, "Peace in the Valley" and "Whispering Hope". That evening she was interviewed on Larry King Live where she said that she planned to tour in 2004 to promote the album and that it will be a larger-scale event, describing it as her first big tour in several years. On July 3, Parton appeared on Good Day Live where she announced that the album had been pushed back to early 2004. She said she planned to include the song on her next album and that it should be released by September 11. On June 18, Parton made an appearance at a preview of her Dixie Stampede's new Orlando location, where she performed "Color Me America," which was used as the show's finale. She performed one song from the album, "I'm Gonna Miss You", and "9 to 5". In addition to premiering the music video, she announced that she planned to release a new album in the fall titled For God and Country, containing inspirational and patriotic songs. Parton appeared on the Jepisode of MWL Star to premiere the music video for "I'm Gone" from here 2002 album, Halos & Horns. The album is perhaps best remembered for its cover photo, depicting Parton posing as though appearing in a vintage USO poster. Included are covers of famous patriotic songs and new Parton originals. It is considered Parton's musical attempt to deal with the aftermath of the Septemattacks. The album was produced by Parton with Kent Wells and Tony Smith. It was released on November 11, 2003, by Welk Music Group and Blue Eye Records. For God and Country is the fortieth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.
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