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'Jolene' Surges After Dolly Parton’s Death as Fans Stream Her Biggest Hits
Spotify data show her catalog rose 3,021% overall, with "Jolene" reaching No. 1 and several other hits entering the top 10.
On Wednesday, August 26, one day after representatives announced her death at age 80, Dolly Parton became the most streamed artist in the United States on Spotify, with "Jolene" claiming the top position on the songs chart.
Listeners returned to Parton's catalog rapidly, with overall streaming activity increasing by about 1,200% on the day of her death, while her songs received more than 35 million audio and video streams globally.
Data indicates "9 to 5" experienced a 1,030% increase in United States streams, while "Islands in the Stream," her collaboration with Kenny Rogers, also surged as Parton placed 15 songs in Spotify's U.S. top 200.
Parton's impact extended to Apple Music, where her songs dominated charts, while in Nashville, Tennessee, "Jolene" remained the most streamed song on Spotify for the week of August 21 to 27.
Built over nearly six decades, Parton's catalog reflects an enduring legacy: she sold more than 100 million records and earned 11 Grammy Awards throughout her career.