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EntertainmentDolly Parton's hits re-enter UK singles chart after death; 'Jolene' hits top 10
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Following the death of iconic country singer Dolly Parton, a surge in streaming has propelled several of her classic hits back up the UK singles chart. The Official Charts Company reported that 'Jolene' re-entered the top 10 at number nine, while '9 to 5' reached a new peak at number 12, surpassing its original 1981 position of 47. Her duet with Kenny Rogers, 'Islands in the Stream,' sits at number 13, and her hits collection 'Diamonds & Rhinestones' is the fifth biggest album in the UK. The Official Charts Company praised Parton's enduring legacy, noting the chart returns reflect the UK's love for her music. Parton, who began her career in the 1960s, released 49 studio albums, won 11 Grammys and 10 CMA Awards, and was also a celebrated actor and philanthropist, co-founding the Imagination Library.
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As the world mourns Dolly Parton, a surge in streaming has propelled several of her biggest hits back up the UK singles chart.
On Friday evening, the Official Charts Company revealed that the pioneering country star's signature hit "Jolene" had re-entered the top 10, landing at number nine.
Chart Performance
- "Jolene" — re-entered the top 10 at number 9
- "9 to 5" — currently at number 12, marking a new chart high (previously peaked at number 47 upon its 1981 release)
- "Islands in the Stream" (duet with Kenny Rogers) — currently at number 13
- "Diamonds & Rhinestones" (hits collection) — the fifth biggest album in the UK this week
Official Statement
"Dolly Parton's extraordinary legacy continues to shine through the Official Charts," the Official Charts Company's co-managing directors said in a statement on Friday. "To see 'Jolene,' '9 to 5' and 'Islands in the Stream' return to the Top 40, alongside 'Diamonds & Rhinestones' reaching the Albums Chart Top 10, is a powerful reflection of the UK's enduring love for her music.
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"A true icon whose songs have crossed generations, these chart returns are a fitting celebration of Dolly's incredible life, career and lasting impact."
Career Highlights
Dolly began her recording career in the 1960s, going on to release 49 studio albums in her lifetime, culminating in 2023's Rockstar, which preceded her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Over the course of her music career, she secured 11 Grammys and 10 Country Music Association Awards, including lifetime achievement honors from both organizations.
Beyond music, Dolly was also an established actor, appearing in films such as Steel Magnolias and 9 to 5, and a celebrated philanthropist. She notably co-founded the Imagination Library initiative, which aimed to ensure all children had access to books.
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Dolly Parton’s posthumous chart surge gives her first UK streaming top 10 and nine country compilation entries