Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40

English singer-songwriter Paul Heaton has achieved his first solo UK number one album, sixth overall, with his latest release titled Jenius. The former Housemartins musician reached the top spot on Friday, largely due to increased vinyl sales over the past week. Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80 earlier this week, secured three entries in the top 40, including her 1981 hit 9 to 5, which climbed to number 12 in this week's chart.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In maintained the longest-running number one single in UK chart history, while Heaton's Jenius also received a four-star review from the Times for its witty and insightful take on human frailties. The musician, who previously released three albums with the Beautiful South and two with Jacqui Abbott, plans to fund a fundraiser at pubs for his 65th birthday.

Fellow artist Brandon Flowers followed Heaton at number three with his new album Thrasher. Dolly Parton's iconic songs, such as 9 to 5, Jolene, and Islands in the Stream, resurfaced in this week's chart, with her greatest hits collection Diamonds & Rhinestones debuting in the top 10. Official charts co-managing directors Becca Monahan and Chris Austin praised Parton's enduring influence, calling her chart returns a fitting tribute to her life and career.