Halos & Horns
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Halos & Horns is the 37th studio album by Dolly Parton
, released in May 2002.
1999 and Little Sparrow
2001. Of the album's songs, perhaps the most noteworthy selection was Parton's folksy cover of Led Zeppelin
's classic "Stairway to Heaven
" (with which Zep singer Robert Plant
was said to be pleased). "Hello God" was Parton's response to 9/11, while "Shattered Image" and "What a Heartache" were updates of songs Parton had previously recorded. The former was included on her 1976 album All I Can Do and the latter was originally included on the Rhinestone (film)
soundtrack. It later appeared on the 1991 album Eagle When She Flies
.
The album was nominated for three Grammy Awards: in 2002, for Best Country Album and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Dagger Through the Heart," and in 2003 for Best Country Vocal Performance for "I'm Gone."
"Dagger Through the Heart" and "I'm Gone" were both released as singles and music videos were filmed and released.
Parton embarked on her first tour in 10 years in support of the album. The sold-out Halos & Horns Tour
played the United States and the United Kingdom.
The cover photo was taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz
.
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, released in May 2002.
History
Her third album for the independent, roots music label Sugar Hill, the album continued Parton's experimentation with the folk and bluegrass sounds begun on The Grass Is BlueThe Grass Is Blue
-Chart performance:-External links:*...
1999 and Little Sparrow
Little Sparrow
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2001. Of the album's songs, perhaps the most noteworthy selection was Parton's folksy cover of Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
's classic "Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven
"Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band's untitled fourth studio album . The song, running eight minutes and two seconds, is composed of several sections, which...
" (with which Zep singer Robert Plant
Robert Plant
Robert Anthony Plant, CBE is an English singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. He has also had a successful solo career...
was said to be pleased). "Hello God" was Parton's response to 9/11, while "Shattered Image" and "What a Heartache" were updates of songs Parton had previously recorded. The former was included on her 1976 album All I Can Do and the latter was originally included on the Rhinestone (film)
Rhinestone (film)
Rhinestone is a 1984 comedy film directed by Bob Clark with a screenplay by Sylvester Stallone and Phil Alden Robinson; the film stars Stallone and Dolly Parton.-Plot:...
soundtrack. It later appeared on the 1991 album Eagle When She Flies
Eagle When She Flies
- Personnel :*Sam Bacco – percussion*Lea Jane Berinati – backing vocals*Joe Bogan – engineer*Steve Buckingham – producer*Ray Bunch – string arrangements*"Romantic" Roy Huskey – upright bass*Mark Casstevens – acoustic guitar, mandolin...
.
The album was nominated for three Grammy Awards: in 2002, for Best Country Album and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Dagger Through the Heart," and in 2003 for Best Country Vocal Performance for "I'm Gone."
"Dagger Through the Heart" and "I'm Gone" were both released as singles and music videos were filmed and released.
Parton embarked on her first tour in 10 years in support of the album. The sold-out Halos & Horns Tour
Halos & Horns Tour
The Halos & Horns Tour in 2002 was Dolly Parton's first major concert tour in 10 years and was to promote the release of her album Halos & Horns . The tour started in the United States, moved to Ireland and England, before returning to the U.S...
played the United States and the United Kingdom.
The cover photo was taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz
Annie Leibovitz
Anna-Lou "Annie" Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer.-Early life and education:Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Leibovitz is the third of six children. She is a third-generation American whose great-grandparents were Jewish immigrants, from Central and Eastern Europe. Her father's...
.
Track listing
Chart positions
The album sold 68,000 copies in its first week.| Chart (2002) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Billboard Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
58 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 4 |
| U.K. United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... Top Country Albums |
1 |