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Home for Christmas

by Dolly Parton

Released: September 11, 1990

Christmas, country

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Critical Acclaim.

The Album

It is Parton's second Christmas album, following her 1984 collaboration with Kenny Rogers titled "Once Upon a Christmas." "Home for Christmas" features a collection of classic holiday tunes, showcasing Parton's unique vocal style set against festive arrangements. "Home for Christmas" is a holiday album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, released on September 11, 1990. The album includes traditional Christmas songs like "White Christmas," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," as well as other favorites such as "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." The production of the album aims to evoke a warm, homespun feel, in keeping with the spirit of the holidays.

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Although the album did not chart as high as some of her other works, it remains a cherished part of her discography, especially during the holiday season. Dolly Parton's "Home for Christmas" received positive reviews for its heartfelt and charming interpretation of well-loved Christmas songs, further cementing her status as a versatile artist capable of venturing into various musical genres, including holiday classics.

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"Home for Christmas" is a holiday album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, released on September 11, 1990. It is Parton's second Christmas album, following her 1984 collaboration with Kenny Rogers titled "Once Upon a Christmas." "Home for Christmas" features a collection of classic holiday tunes, showcasing Parton's unique vocal style set against festive arrangements.

The album includes traditional Christmas songs like "White Christmas," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," as well as other favorites such as "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." The production of the album aims to evoke a warm, homespun feel, in keeping with the spirit of the holidays.

Dolly Parton's "Home for Christmas" received positive reviews for its heartfelt and charming interpretation of well-loved Christmas songs, further cementing her status as a versatile artist capable of venturing into various musical genres, including holiday classics. Although the album did not chart as high as some of her other works, it remains a cherished part of her discography, especially during the holiday season.