American Songwriter

At No. 1 on This Day in 1981, the Song That Helped Dolly Parton Become More Than Everyone’s Favorite Country Singer

On this day (January 29) in 1981, Dolly Parton was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “9 to 5.” The song also topped the Hot 100, giving Parton her only solo No. 1 on that chart.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, Country’s Reigning Queen Launched a Two-Week Run at No. 1 With One of Her Funniest (and Most Relatable) Songs

Dolly Parton has always been a girl’s girl, one who penned and recorded some of the most relatable country songs of all time. Likewise, Parton earned the admiration of the masses throughout her long ...