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<p>Shine and Tyfl!</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><h1 class="ql-align-center">Dolly Parton Covered Collective Soul’s Single “Shine”</h1><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">“Shine” is a popular song in the early ’90s. It was written by the lead singer, Ed Roland of the band Collective Soul. He wrote the song in 1989 while sitting in his parents’ living room with Dean Roland (the guitarist of the band). The song is often confused as a Christian song. Even the band were labeled as a Christian band. However, Ed Roland made it clear that they weren’t a Christian band.</span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><h2>Is It a Gospel Song?</h2><p class="ql-align-center">As you listen to the song’s lyrics, it seems like it is a Christian song, or let’s say a gospel song. The tune did not only mention&nbsp;the word ‘Heaven,’ but also delivers a message that implies spirituality. Whether this song is a Christian song or not, it has a beautiful meaning that will give us hope.</p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><h2>Dolly Parton’s Version of “Shine”</h2><p class="ql-align-center">Dolly Parton included the song “Shine” on her album Little Sparrow. She recorded the song with the band Nickel Creek. Nobody can resist this standout cover of Dolly. She has captured many including the Grammy’s. Her song won the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/dolly-parton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(196, 42, 29);">Grammy Award</a>&nbsp;for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.</p><p><br></p>