Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
Summary
Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, and since then, her music streaming has greatly increased worldwide. By Wednesday, she became the most streamed artist in the world, with millions of people listening to her songs.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- Streams of her music in the U.S. jumped from 1.2 million on Monday to 30.5 million on Tuesday, then 46.3 million on Wednesday.
- Worldwide streams rose from 2.5 million on Monday to 41.8 million on Tuesday, and then to 79.7 million on Wednesday.
- Her most streamed songs include "Jolene," "9 to 5," "Islands in the Stream," and "I Will Always Love You."
- Collaborations like "Tyrant" with Beyoncé from Beyoncé’s 2024 album also saw big increases.
- Books about Dolly Parton, including her memoir and stories about her songs, became top sellers on Amazon.
- Data about streaming came from the company Luminate, which tracks music and video plays.
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