Beautiful Dolly: Melissa, Meshell, and Sinead are among the singers paying tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton on a new compilation.(Sound Recording Review)

From: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbiannewsmagazine) | Date: November 11, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Just Because I'm a Woman

* Various artists

* Sugar Hill Records

Dolly Parton hasn't always overtly courted queer audiences, but she has consistently held our collective fascination and ardor for over three decades. Unlike other mainstream divas, who often earn our community's praise for roof-raising vocals or cutting-edge style, Parton seems to tickle our fancy in various, sometimes conflicting ways.

For some, it's her outlandish physicality. "She's the ultimate drag queen," notes David Siegal, 34, of Austin. "Who wouldn't love her?" For others, it's her ...

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