Music can bring out many emotions, but I think my favorite kind of music is the type that just makes me feel good.
And that’s what the song in the week’s post did for me.
Dolly Would, a song written and performed by The Nashville-based husband-and-wife country duo of Katelyn and Derek Drye, pays tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton, and just puts me in a good mood when I watch it.
The inspiration for the song came from when the couple was driving past the Dollywood theme park.
“Derek goes, ‘Babe, I’ve got the best idea: We should write a song called “Dollywood,” Katelyn Drye recalls. “And I thought he was talking about the place, but he was talking about what would become “Dolly Would.” And I instantly knew that’s what we needed to do.”
The duo are big fans of the legendary Dolly Parton, so creating the song was a labor of love.
After the Dryes joined together with some of Nashville’s best musicians, the recording of the saucy song came together with lightning speed. The pair say it was a rip-roaring good time in the studio, too.
“We got there at 2PM and by 2:15PM, we had much of it done,” according to Katelyn Drye. “We were literally dancing in the studio. We had the best time. It was a honky-tonk dream.”
And while the song is the ultimate good time, the Dryes say it’s come to mean so much more to them.
“You go to Dolly’s shows and you see people of all walks of life,” explains Derek Drye. “I think it’s obvious that there’s something about her mindset that people just relate to. She has her convictions, but she doesn’t seem to shame anyone for believing in something different from her. It’s very interesting. And I don’t know of any other person where you go to their concerts and they have as diverse of a group of fans that Dolly has.”
Here’s the fun video:
Using a 70s-style music video approach, Katelyn Drye notes, “We wanted to create a visual representation of the fun we feel when we think about Dolly. All types of people, home, country livin’, and sparkles.”
In addition, Kately notes that “Every outfit was custom altered and we even added fringe to Derek’s pearl snap. One day that yellow jumpsuit will be my Opry debut outfit.”
I am impressed by both the music of the Dryes as well as their upbeat attitude.
I wish them the best in their pursuit of the Grand Ole Opry stage…
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*image from The Dryes website
Fun tune! Not really a country fan, but my wife and son have worn me down.
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I am finding more and more country music that I like…
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WWDD: What Would Dolly Do? That tune left me wanting to yell, “Yee-haw,” from time to time, and I’m sure Dolly would do that. But I’m too tired. It’s time to hit the hay.
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Ahh! This was a fun song and woke me up so thanks! I like her voice and I bet Dolly would love this song. I do like Dolly’s songs, but she’s not a favorite artist of mine as far as her music. As far as her spirit and personality though, yes! She really seems like a genuinely good hearted person and I love that! The duets she did with Kenny Rogers are probably my favorite songs of hers.
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glad you enjoyed it. I don’t know much of Dolly’s music, but what I do know, I do like. Her duets with Kenny are the best. Butyou are right, she just seems like a special person…
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😊
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My kind of music. Thanks for finding it.
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glad you enjoyed it!
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A shining tribute to a one-of-a-kind performer. Great success never seemed to change who she was. Great post for Music Monday!
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thanks, Brad. Dolly was a amazing singer, and apparently an even better person…
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how fun, no matter your favorite kind of music is. i admire dolly and all she’s done for others in so many ways. i’m sure she’d love this tribute
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Dolly is an American icon…
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She absolutely is and one of the most compassionate and generous celebrities I know of
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Good morning! That is a feel-good kind of song. Thanks for sharing.
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glad you enjoyed it, Staci!
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Love it! Thanks for sharing!
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glad you enjoyed it!
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I’m not a big country fan but this one finds me wanting to dance!! Fun song!!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it; it’s just a happy song…
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Fun, in that ‘so annoying I hope I can get it out of my brain’ way. And I can’t help but think that this is a shameless attempt to gather some publicity out of Dolly’s name. Not in her league, or anywhere near it, for me.
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I had the same thought that this could be a way to attract Dolly’s attention. And there aren’t many people in her league…
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The woman is even trying to sound like Dolly! If I could be bothered I’d look up some of their other videos to see if she is always like that or just putting it on here for effect. If they make it big there is no justice for better acts, some of whom I’ve featured: Caroline Jones, Sarah Darling, Carolina Story to name just three.
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I agree there are some seriously talented singers out there like the ones you mention; makes you wonder what it takes to break into the big time…
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Probably a combination of talent, hard work, and a lot of luck.
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it’s that last one that makes it so hard to succeed…
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It sure is. Loads of really good musicians who don’t get their chance to be noticed.
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Fun
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I had the same thought…
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This is great!
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glad you enjoyed it, Becky!
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Music is such a great way to lift one’s spirit.
It still fascinates me how people can transcribe a tune they hear in their head onto paper.
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That process fascinates me as well; I feel the same way about authors!
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That is a very catchy tune and upbeat. Thanks for sharing it and the story.
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glad you enjoyed it, John.
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Flattery is one of the highest forms of praise. The song captures much of Dolly’s flavor.
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