The Grass Is Blue is Dolly Parton's thirty-fourth studio album, released in 1999. It marked a return to her bluegrass roots and was critically acclaimed as one of her most authentic works.
Produced by Dolly Parton, the album was released by Sugar Hill Records, a label specializing in bluegrass and folk music. It includes original songs and covers, such as 'Silver Dagger' and 'I'm Gonna Sleep with One Eye Open'.
The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album and was considered a turning point in Parton's career, revitalizing her artistic reputation in the 1990s.