Album: Once Upon a Christmas

Introduction
Once Upon a Christmas is a 1984 collaborative album by country music legends Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Released on October 29, 1984, by RCA Records, the album is a collection of initial tunes and traditional Christmas tunes, including the set's unique sound and design. Once Upon a Christmas went on to become an industrial success, selling over three million copies in the United States and protecting its area as a valued holiday classic.

Background
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton were both established c and w stars by the time they decided to collaborate on Once Upon a Christmas. The duo had actually long admired each other's music and had actually formerly worked together on their enormous hit, "Islands in the Stream". Their integrated skills and indisputable chemistry made them a natural pair for a Christmas album.

The album was released as a tie-in with their Christmas television special, "Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember". The TV program, which aired on CBS on December 2, 1984, featured Parton and Rogers performing tunes from the album and sharing heartwarming stories about their friendship and love for the holiday.

Album Production and Song Selection
Once Upon a Christmas was produced by Kenny Rogers together with David Foster, understood for his deal with artists like Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Chicago. The album features a variety of musical designs, from country-pop to gospel, showing both Parton's and Rogers' varied musical backgrounds.

The album consists of 10 tracks, six of which were written clearly for the project. Dolly Parton contributed three initial tunes - "The Greatest Gift of All", "Once Upon a Christmas", and "A Christmas to keep in mind". Kenny Rogers and his brother, Lelan, composed "Christmas Without You" together, and Rogers co-wrote "I Believe in Santa Claus" with Kim Carnes. The remaining songs are ageless Christmas classics, consisting of "Winter Wonderland", "White Christmas", and "Silent Night".

Industrial Success and Reception
Once Upon a Christmas was an instant hit, and it stays one of the very popular Christmas albums of perpetuity. The record reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. The album likewise got a platinum accreditation from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), representing over a million copies offered in the United States. Additionally, tunes like "The Greatest Gift of All", "A Christmas to keep in mind", and "I Believe in Santa Claus" have ended up being vacation favorites amongst Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers fans.

Critics applauded Once Upon a Christmas for its festive spirit and the undeniable chemistry in between Rogers and Parton. They noted that the album's original songs caught a real sense of heat and delight, with Parton's soaring vocals and Rogers' smooth singing offering the ideal backdrop for vacation listening.

Legacy
Over three decades after its release, Once Upon a Christmas stays a precious and treasured Christmas album. It continues to be played during the holiday season, and its themes of love, hope, and the magic of Christmas resonate with listeners of all ages.

In 2018, Rogers started a goodbye Christmas tour including a lot of the songs from Once Upon a Christmas. While he and Parton no longer perform together, the magic of their collaboration survives on in this classic album, advising listeners that the spirit of Christmas can bring individuals together and produce enduring memories.