Dolly Parton is on track to achieve her first #1 single on the Official U.K. Singles Chart after “9 To 5” experienced a major increase in streams and sales! The country music legend died in Nashville at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Since the news of her passing, fans have returned to her most famous hits, provoking a strong rise in her chart performance.
“9 To 5,” originally released for the 1980 comedy film of the same name, reached a new peak of #12 on the August 28 chart. The song is now leading the Official Charts Company’s midweek update released on August 30. According to the organization, streams and sales for the song increased by 350% compared with the previous week. If it remains at the top, Dolly will likely earn her first #1 single in the United Kingdom.
Other songs from the legend’s catalog are also charting in the country. Her 1973 classic “Jolene,” which previously peaked at #7, is currently tracking at #2. Meanwhile, her collaboration with Kenny Rogers, “Islands in the Stream,” is at #6. The singer and songwriter had been mostly out of the public eye throughout 2025 and 2026, as health issues forced her to cancel her planned 2025 Las Vegas residency. However, the renewed interest in her music shows the lasting impact of her career.
