Dolly Parton

Tennessee-born country singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, among the most successful songwriters in American popular music, with a catalog including "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You." Died August 25, 2026, at age 80; her catalog surged back onto the Billboard Hot 100 in the weeks after, with "9 to 5" overtaking "Jolene" as her highest-charting hit on the September 12, 2026 chart.