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Dolly Parton's "Jolene" Hits No. 1 Amid Mourning
26 Aug
Summary
- Dolly Parton's "Jolene" surged to No. 1 on Apple Music's US chart.
- The country music icon died after a brief illness with cancer.
- Her hospitalization and death were sudden, even for loved ones.

Dolly Parton's seminal 1973 hit, "Jolene," has ascended to the No. 1 position on Apple Music's U.S. songs chart. This surge in popularity among her devoted fanbase occurred following the news of her recent passing.
The acclaimed country music legend died on Tuesday after a short illness involving cancer. She had also been managing kidney and autoimmune conditions, which reportedly contributed to her passing.
Sources indicated that Parton was hospitalized on Friday, and her death came as a shock. The sudden nature of her departure was keenly felt by her loved ones, who were aware of her health struggles.