Dolly Parton Is No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songwriters Chart for the First Time
The late legend leads thanks to “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Dolly Parton has achieved a historic milestone by topping Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters chart for the first time. This remarkable feat comes after three original songwriting credits on the Sept. 5-dated Hot 100 chart, following the legendary singer's passing on Aug. 25.
Parton's "Jolene" has re-entered the Hot 100 at No. 16, "9 to 5" reclaimed its spot at No. 18, and "I Will Always Love You," Parton's original recording from 1974, debuted at No. 27. All three songs were solely penned by Parton, contributing to her rise to the top of the Hot 100 Songwriters chart.
The success of these songs has also propelled Parton to No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, as "Jolene" peaked at No. 60 in 1974, "9 to 5" ruled the chart for two weeks in 1981, and her original version of "I Will Always Love You" had previously failed to reach this ranking. This week marks the first time any of these songs have charted in the Top 100.
Ella Langley had held the top spot on the Country Songwriters chart continuously since mid-April, thanks to her song "Choosin' Texas" co-written with Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, and Joybeth Taylor. Langley's song has dominated the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts for 20 and 38 weeks, respectively. Parton's "Coat of Many Colors," also written by her, has returned to the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 21, marking her second appearance in the top 25 of the country chart.
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