Dolly Parton Tops Songwriters Chart | Music News

0:00It's September 4th. This is Music News today, AI-powered story shaping the sound. Dolly Parton just hit number one on Billboard's Hot 100 songwriter's chart for the very first time. This is a major moment, especially considering it happened after her passing on August 25th. Three of her iconic tracks, Jolene, 9-5, and I will always love you all landed in the top 40 of the Hot 100 this week. It's wild because Jolene originally peaked way back in 1974 and 9-5 was a hit in 1981. Even I will always love you. Her own recording from 1974 never charted on the Hot 100 until now. This surge is a testament to the timeless power of her songwriting. This isn't just the Hot 100 story though. All three of those songs are also making ways on the Hot Country Songs chart, with Jolene at 7, 9-5, at 8, and I will always love you. At 12. This also pushed Dolly to the top of the country songwriter's chart for the first time.

1:02She also has, coat of many colors, re-entering the Hot Country Songs chart. It's pretty incredible to see these songs, some from decades ago, still resonating so strongly with audiences today. It really speaks to her legacy. Dolly herself once said she's been writing since she was 7 years old, and it's just the part of who she is. It's clear that her passion and talent continue to impact the music world, and her found ways, even now.