Saturday, February 28, 2026

Raised on Country Sunshine: Big Girls, Big Voices

Dolly Parton deserves her likeness on holiday beverage napkins

One of the things I do respect about country music is the high profile of its female stars. While there is a level of misogyny prevalent in most genres, the ladies of country music are not afraid. They will to call out wrongdoing, love out loud, and let you hear the news: 

Dolly Parton, Jolene

Gretchen Wilson, Redneck Woman

Wanda Jackson, Funnel of Love

The Chicks, Goodbye Earl

Taylor Swift, Lover

Tracy Chapman, Fast Car 

Jeannie Riley, Harper Valley PTA 

Loretta Lynn, Don't Come Home a'Drinkin with Lovin' on Your Mind 

Kacey Musgraves, Biscuits 

Carrie Underwood, Before He Cheats 

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Raised on Country Sunshine: Big Girls, Big Voices

Dolly Parton deserves her likeness on holiday beverage napkins One of the things I do respect about country music is the high profile of its...