Her newest collection of holiday tunes is a family affair, with some friends along for the sleigh ride. We'll start with the pair of cringe-worthy yet simultaneously charming tunes. The first of which is Dolly's duet with Michael Buble in "Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas" which reminds me of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" except this is later on into the night, and the female vocalist is willing to get intimate. The title says it all, it's just in the context of both performers that bring this to light, but it's still a decent song.
The banter between Jimmy Fallon and Dolly that bookend their recording of Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" does not help the case for the song. Even though we know it's all in yuletide fun, the context of the tune cranks up the awkward, for those not able to disregard it.
After being welcomed with A Holly Dolly Christmas, we hear a delightful reminder of what "Christmas Is" with her Goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
Billy Ray Cyrus may not be a relative by blood, but they are close enough to be considered family and share sentiments of finding that one person that brings Christmas wherever they are in "Christmas Where We Are." She then expands on that notion with a duet featuring her husband, Randy Parton, in "You Are My Christmas."
There were more faith based songs than I expected to hear on here, but that is because I don't really know Dolly well. Her captivating originals "Circle of Love" and "I Still Believe," along with her version of "Mary, Did You Know" affirm her faith in her heavenly father, her family, and in humanity.
It's nice to receive boxes wrapped in "Pretty Paper," a Willie nice duet, but Christmas is so much more than that, and those who don't know "....are the poorest indeed."
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