Recent Posts
Ok, I'll admit it: I had a crush on him. Yeah, I knew he was straight, but but but those eyes!
Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton was one of the most-honored female country performers in history and received various accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including a humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
While she did collect some Billboard Hot 100 chart hits, they don't show the extent of Dolly's success. She sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists ever. Her music includes Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. She had 25 singles reach No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts, a record for a female artist (tied with Reba McEntire). She had 44 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she had 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. Her 49th and final solo studio album, Rockstar (2023), became her highest-charting Billboard 200 album, peaking at number three.
Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 singles of Dolly Parton.
Year Song Title Peak Position on Billboard Top 40 Chart
1977 - "Here You Come Again" #3
1978 - "Two Doors Down!" #19
1978 - "Heartbreaker" #37
1978 - "Baby I'm Burning" #25
1980 - "Starting Over Again" #36
1980 - "9 to 5" #1
1983 - "Islands In The Stream" (duet with Kenny Rogers) #1
