Dolly Parton is nothing short of an icon. While many of her contemporaries have been forgotten, have retired or simply witnessed their talent fade with time, she remains untouched by both time and fatigue. 'Backwoods Barbie' is astonishingly, her 42nd studio release of her career. However, it is significant given that it is her first mainstream country-pop album in almost a decade. The striking album cover is irresistibly eye-catching. Dressed in a leopard print dress and a garish pink overcoat, nestled amongst a bale of hay, we find Dolly looking as overflowing with energy as ever - something which is reflected in the music, which is a wonderful listening experience ...  Read the complete review