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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-31 · via Billboard

Dolly Parton's Classic Tracks Surge Into Hot 100 Top 40 After Her Passing

Following Dolly Parton's death on August 25, two of her original recordings have reached the Billboard Hot 100 top 40 for the first time: 'Jolene' reenters at No. 16 and 'I Will Always Love You' debuts at No. 27. Both songs, written by Parton in 1974, saw massive increases in streaming and sales during the tracking week. Additionally, three other Parton favorites—'9 to 5,' 'Islands in the Stream,' and 'Here You Come Again'—also returned to the chart.

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