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Dolly Parton's Jolene hits No. 1 more than 50 YEARS after its release
On Wednesday morning the track held the top spot on the Apple Music: Top 100 USA, with several others making the top 10, including 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream and I Will Always Love You.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton's song 'Jolene' reached number 1 on Apple Music: Top 100 USA almost 53 years after its release.
- Other Parton songs, including '9 to 5', 'Islands in the Stream', and 'I Will Always Love You', also charted in the top 10.
- Parton stated that 'Jolene' was inspired by a bank teller who showed interest in her husband, Carl Dean.
- The name 'Jolene' was taken from a young fan Parton met at a concert.
- Dolly Parton passed away after a brief battle with cancer, as confirmed by her representatives.