Dolly Parton has made Official Charts history by placing three singles in the top 10 simultaneously, alongside securing her highest-charting UK track following a surge of interest after her death. In the wake of her passing on August 25, some of her biggest hits have jumped up the charts. The country music star died aged 80 on August 25 after "a brief battle with cancer".
Her renowned song 9 To 5 reached fifth place on the official singles chart, marking the artist's highest UK position as listeners pay tribute to her enduring musical legacy. Meanwhile, her classic track Jolene achieved an all-time high after climbing to number six, closely followed by Islands In The Stream, her 1983 duet with Kenny Rogers, which sits at number nine. This marks the first time Parton has achieved three simultaneous top 10 hits, according to data confirmed by the Official Charts Company.
The singer is also experiencing a resurgence on the official albums chart as Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection has placed fifth, breaking into the top five for the first time since its 2022 release. Country music is dominating the charts this week as US singer-songwriter Ella Langley has landed her first UK number one single with Choosin’ Texas. The viral track debuted at number 78 in January and has steadily worked its way to the top, with the Alabama-born star ending Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s time at the summit with Rein Me In.
Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. The song previously broke a record set in 1953 for the longest-running number one single and has earned 23 non-consecutive weeks at the peak, but has finally been knocked down, sitting at number seven.
The top five is completed by Sienna Spiro’s Great Expectation at two, Movin’ To The Sun by Hugel, Imael Angel, and Ultra Nate at three and Boston by Stella Lefty at four. Over on the albums chart, US singer Alex Warren has achieved his second consecutive UK number one with Wildchild – which has also topped the UK vinyl albums chart for the most physical records sold. I love you so, so much.” Warren previously took the top spot with his debut studio album You’ll Be Alright, Kid in 2025 – which is known for hits such as Ordinary, Eternity and Bloodline.
He is joined in the top five by The Courteeners who have placed second with God Bless The Band, which is followed by Michael Jackson’s compilation album The Essential at number three. Its chart success comes amid an ongoing resurgence for the late singer – nicknamed the King of Pop – sparked by the release of a biopic film depicting his life. Following at number four is Olivia Rodrigo with her chart-topping album You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, which landed her the biggest opening week of her career after its release in June.
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