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Dolly Parton's 'Ultimate' Collection Soars Posthumously
1 Sep
Summary
- Dolly Parton's 'Ultimate Dolly Parton' re-entered Billboard 200 at No. 5.
- The album is Parton's fourth top 10 and second-highest charting posthumously.
- Ultimate Dolly Parton, released in 2003, saw a surge driven by streaming.
Dolly Parton's 'Ultimate Dolly Parton' collection has achieved a remarkable return to the Billboard 200 chart, debuting at No. 5 on the chart dated Sept. 5. This marks the late icon's fourth album to reach the top 10 and stands as her second-highest charting release ever.
Parton passed away on Aug. 25 at the age of 80. Her previous top 10 albums include 'Rockstar' (No. 3 in 2023), 'Blue Smoke' (No. 6 in 2014), and 'Trio' (No. 6 in 1987) with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.
The 2003 compilation 'Ultimate Dolly Parton,' which originally peaked at No. 112 in 2019, experienced a significant resurgence. In the tracking week of Aug. 21-27, the album earned 59,000 equivalent album units, primarily propelled by the streaming of its well-loved tracks.
Featuring hits such as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "9 to 5," the album's popularity underscores Parton's lasting influence. This posthumous chart success serves as a testament to her enduring legacy in the music industry.
