| Dust on the Bible | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Genre | Country, gospel | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
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Dust on the Bible is an album recorded by Kitty Wells and released in 1959 on the Decca label (DL 8858). The Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music called it "a classic of country-style gospel." [1]
Thom Owens of Allmusic called the album "a moving set of country gospel performed with affection and honesty." [2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide gave the album three stars and called it "a stirring collection of gospel numbers." [3]
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