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Dolly Parton Set for First U.K. No. 1 Single After Death
Following her death at age 80, Dolly Parton is on track for her first U.K. No. 1 single as '9 To 5' sees a 350% surge in streams and sales.
Dolly Parton is on course to achieve her first-ever No. 1 single on the Official U.K. Singles Chart with her 1980 hit "9 To 5." According to the Official Charts Company midweek update on August 30, the track has seen a 350% week-on-week increase in streams and sales. This surge follows the announcement of the country music icon's death on August 25.
"9 To 5," originally written for the comedy film of the same name, reached a new peak of No. 12 on the chart dated August 28. It is now positioned to take the top spot in the upcoming rankings. Parton is also expected to hold multiple positions in the U.K. top 10. Her 1973 classic "Jolene" is currently tracking at No. 2, surpassing its original peak of No. 7. Additionally, her collaboration with Kenny Rogers, "Islands in the Stream," has risen to No. 6.
Parton died in Nashville at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. The singer, songwriter, and philanthropist had been mostly out of the public eye for the past 12 months due to unspecified health issues. These struggles forced the cancellation of a planned 2025 Las Vegas residency. In 2024, Billboard staff named her the top country artist of all time. She achieved 49 top 10 albums on the Top Country Albums chart, and her 2023 project Rockstar reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
The midweek update also features several new entries and re-entries. Alex Warren is positioned to land two tracks in the top 40 from his second album, Wildchild, with "Cry Wolf" at No. 21 and "Emerald Eyes" at No. 23. Dua Lipa’s "Training Season" is tracking at No. 36 following the release of an EP featuring live versions of the song.
Olivia Rodrigo is set for a new entry at No. 39 with "Serena Joy." The track, named after a character from The Handmaid’s Tale, gained momentum after Rodrigo performed it at the Daisy Chains Festival in Irvine, California. These movements occur as other artists like Victony see success on international charts, including eight debuts on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.
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