Dolly Parton scores first No. 1 on this chart days after her death

Dolly Parton has scored her first No. 1 on the Official Album Downloads chart in the United Kingdom with “The Very Best Of."

The compilation album, or collection, returned to the chart at No. 1, marking the first time Parton has topped the ranking during her career. She could also be on the verge of another U.K. chart first: “9 to 5” is currently on course to become her first No. 1 single in the country, Billboard reported.

Parton’s catalog has seen a sharp increase in sales and streams since her death Aug. 25, with several of her albums and songs returning to charts in the U.S. and abroad.

The latest chart success is particularly notable because “The Very Best Of” had never previously reached the Official Album Downloads chart’s top 10.

Before its latest jump, the collection’s most recent appearance came in February, when it reached No. 24. Its previous career-best position was No. 21, according to Forbes.

Parton’s 2023 album “Rockstar” had come closest to the top spot on the download ranking, peaking at No. 2. Several other Parton releases also landed in the top 10 this week, including “Blue Smoke – The Best Of” at No. 7…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/