Dolly Parton Reaches A Special Milestone — Again
Dolly Parton's career has been defined by her hard work, her many hits, and, perhaps most notably, its longevity. This week, she extends her reputation as one of the most successful acts with decades in the business with yet another impressive milestone.
Even after decades in the industry, Parton continues to score wins and dominate the charts. Amazingly, she does so with both her classic successes and brand new releases.
Parton's The Very Best Of spends its three-hundred-and-fiftieth week on the Official Country Compilations Chart in the U.K. The album holds steady at No. 2, and incredible placement for a set that's spent that much time on the list.
While it no longer rules the ranking – at least not at the moment – it previously peaked at No. 1. The project could return to the summit at any point, as it's not far from the penthouse.
The Very Best Of becomes just the second album in Parton's discography to reach 350 weeks on the Official Country Compilations Chart. The only other title to accomplish this feat is The Complete Trio Collection. That retrospective brings together the two albums the trio of her, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris released during their time as a supergroup.
While The Very Best Of and The Complete Trio Collection have spent the most time on the Official Country Compilations Chart, several other best-of releases from Parton have also enjoyed lengthy stays on same ranking. That roundup includes The Essential (324 weeks), Gold: The Hits Collection (159 weeks), Ultimate (127 weeks), and Diamonds & Rhinestones – Greatest Hits(121 weeks).
Parton is a force on the Official Country Compilations Chart right now, as she claims three wins. As The Very Best Of remains steady at No. 2, Diamonds & Rhinestones – Greatest Hits slides from No. 3 to No. 7, and Smoky Mountain DNA – Family Faith And Fables rises from No. 11 to No. 10, re-entering the loftiest tier.
As fans continue to consume her older favorites, Parton simultaneously scores a brand new hit this week. Her latest single, 'If You Hadn't Been There,' debuts at No. 21 on both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts.
The song is a deeply personal tribute to her late husband, who passed away earlier this month after more than 50 years of marriage. The emotional ballad clearly resonated with fans, who were quick to show their support for her during this difficult time. The tune becomes Parton's ninth career hit on the Official Singles Sales chart and her eleventh entry on the Official Singles Downloads roster.
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