Dolly Parton’s Top Billboard Hot Country Songs Hits (2024)

Here, we look at 25 of Dolly Parton's biggest Billboard Hot Country Songs hits, from enduring solo songs to collaborations with artists including Kenny Rogers.

Dolly Parton’s Top Billboard Hot Country Songs Hits (1)

Dolly Parton, a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been crafting hits for more than six decades, starting with her 1959 debut single, “Puppy Love.”

Over the years, her recordings have lit up Billboard‘s charts in a variety of genres — namely country, naturally, but also bluegrass, CCM and rock. And of course, it was the East Tennessee native who brought to life “I Will Always Love You,” which she had a country hit with as a solo artist (twice — once solo and once and as a duet with Vince Gill), while Whitney Houston’s soaring, soul-stirring version became an enduring pop classic.

As a recording artist, Parton has lobbed tender ballads and jaunty uptempo tracks to the top of the charts, with solo performances as well as enduring collaborations with artists including Kenny Rogers, Billy Ray Cyrus and both Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris (via her work on the acclaimed Trio albums). Most recently, she turned her love of music toward rock classics with her album Rockstar, working with legends including Paul McCartney and Elton John.

But through the decades, Parton has always made country music her musical heartbeat and homebase. Thus, below, we count down Parton’s biggest Billboard hits on the Hot Country Songs chart.

DollyParton’s Biggest BillboardHitschartis based on actual performance on the weekly Hot Country Songschartthrough May 11, 2024. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower ranks earning less. Due to changes inchartmethodology over the years, eras are weighted to account for different chart turnover rates over various periods.

  • "The Bargain Store"

    “The Bargain Store” spent a week at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated March 29, 1975.

  • "All I Can Do"

    “All I Can Do” rose to No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated Oct. 9, 1976.

  • "Joshua"

    “Joshua” spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart on Feb. 6, 1971.

  • "I Will Always Love You"

    Parton’s own solo-recorded version of this song spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart, for the week of June 8, 1974.

  • "Love Is Like a Butterfly"

    “Love Is Like A Butterfly” spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of Nov. 9, 1974.

  • "I Will Always Love You/ Do I Ever Cross Your Mind"

    This track spent a week atop the Hot Country Songs chart on Oct. 16, 1982.

  • "Don't Call It Love"

    This song reached No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated May 4, 1985.

  • "When I Get Where I'm Going"

    This collaboration with Brad Paisley spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart dated March 4, 2006.

  • "To Know Him Is To Love Him"

    Parton’s collaboration with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart dated May 16, 1987.

  • "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That"

    This song spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart dated Aug. 5, 1989.

  • "Starting Over Again"

    This song spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart, dated May 24, 1980.

  • "I Really Got The Feeling/ Baby I'm Burning"

    This recording spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart dated Jan. 20, 1979.

  • "Rockin' Years"

    Parton’s duet with Ricky Van Shelton topped the Hot Country Songs chart dated May 4, 1991.

  • "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You"

    This yearning ballad spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of Sept. 27, 1980.

  • "Think About Love"

    This song spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart, dated March 8, 1986.

  • "It's All Wrong, But It's Alright/ Two Doors Down"

    This record spent two weeks at No. 1, beginning May 6, 1978.

  • "Tennessee Homesick Blues"

    This song topped the Hot Country Songs chart dated Sept. 8, 1984.

  • "You're the Only One"

    This song spent two weeks atop the Hot Country Songs chart, beginning with the chart dated July 28, 1979.

  • "Heartbreaker"

    “Heartbreaker” spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, beginning with the chart dated Sept. 30, 1978.

  • "But You Know I Love You"

    “But You Know I Love You” spent one week at the Hot Country Songs pinnacle, on the chart dated June 20, 1981.

  • "Jolene"

    Parton’s classic spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart, dated Feb. 2, 1974.

  • "Yellow Roses"

    “Yellow Roses” spent one week atop the chart, dated Nov. 25, 1989.

  • "Real Love"

    “Real Love,” a duet with Kenny Rogers, spent one week atop the Hot Country Songs chart, dated Aug. 24, 1985.

  • "Islands in the Stream"

    This enduring, flirty classic duet with Kenny Rogers spent two weeks at the pinnacle of the chart, starting the week dated Oct. 29, 1983.

  • "Here You Come Again"

    “Here You Come Again” crowns Parton’s chart hits, spending five weeks atop the Hot Country Songs chart, beginning with the chart dated Dec. 3, 1977.

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Dolly Parton’s Top Billboard Hot Country Songs Hits (2024)

FAQs

How many #1 country hits does Dolly Parton have? ›

Parton holds the record for the most number one hits by a female country artist (25) and the record for most top 10 country albums on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart (41).

How many top 40 hits did Dolly Parton have? ›

She has the eighth most No. 1 songs of any artist with 25 (No. 1 female; Reba is No. 2 female with 22), the fourth most top 40 hits with 88 (No.

Has a country song ever been number one on Billboard? ›

"More Than a Memory" by Garth Brooks was the first song to debut at number one in the history of Billboard's country charts. Reba McEntire spent time at number one in four different decades. Willie Nelson set a record in 2003 as the oldest artist to gain a country number one.

What is Dolly's most famous song? ›

Dolly Parton's All-Time Greatest Hits: The Definitive Ranking
  1. “Jolene” ...
  2. “I Will Always Love You” ...
  3. “Coat of Many Colors” ...
  4. “Here You Come Again” ...
  5. “9 to 5” ...
  6. “Islands in the Stream” ...
  7. “Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That” ...
  8. “The Grass is Blue”
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What female artist has the most number one country hits? ›

Artists with the most number one hits

Dolly Parton has the most number ones of any female artist, with 25.

Who has most #1 country hits? ›

George Strait has the most number-ones on the Hot Country Chart with 44.

What song made Dolly Parton the most money? ›

Whitney Houston's impact in Parton's income

At the heart of her financial empire is the iconic song "I Will Always Love You," a hit that topped the Billboard country music chart in March 1974.

How many number one hits does George Strait have? ›

Listen to all of King George's greatest hits. John Spong writes primarily about popular culture. Over his 33-year recording career, Strait has had 60 number one hits, more than any other performer in history.

Who is Dolly Parton's real husband? ›

Known for her candidness, Dolly Parton once admitted, "Men are my weakness." However, her husband, Carl Dean recognizes that her heart is steadfastly his. In her 2017 book, 'Dolly on Dolly,' she shared the details of their 'open' relationship.

Who is the #1 country singer of all time? ›

George Strait, often hailed as the "King of Country," is a pillar of traditional country music. Rising to prominence in the early 80s, Strait's smooth voice and timeless hits have earned him a legendary status.

What is the #1 country song ever? ›

1. “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash.

What is the biggest selling country song of all time? ›

A look at the 10 top-selling country songs of all time!
  • “Jolene,” Dolly Parton.
  • “Live Like You Were Dying,” Tim McGraw.
  • “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” Alan Jackson.
  • “Concrete Angel,” Martina McBride.
  • “Choices,” George Jones.
  • “Friends in Low Places,” Garth Brooks.
  • “I Walk the Line,” Johnny Cash.
Feb 6, 2020

What are Dolly Parton's number one hits? ›

1s: New Harvest… First Gathering (1977), Here You Come Again (1977), Heartbreaker (1978), 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs (1980), Trio (with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt; 1987), Eagle When She Flies (1991), Pure & Simple (2016) and A Holly Dolly Christmas (2020).

What is Dolly Parton's favorite song she made? ›

Due to the personal aspect of the lyrics, 'Coat of Many Colors' sits in a league of its own in the eyes of Parton, who confessed on Colbert's Late Show: “Well, my very favourite song – from a very personal level – is the 'Coat of Many Colors'. It's kinda a little signature song of mine.”

What is Dolly's net worth? ›

Celebrity Net Worth estimates Dolly Parton's net worth at a staggering $650 million in 2023. While this figure may seem modest compared to some, it reflects the financial responsibilities Dolly manages, including overhead, taxes, and her charitable contributions.

Who has more hits, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton? ›

In her 45-year career, McEntire has garnered 24 number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, the second most number one hits by a female artist behind Dolly Parton with 25.

Who has written the most country number one songs? ›

Ashley Gorley has amassed 51 No. 1 hits as a songwriter and when he's not penning country songs for Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett, he serves as the head of Tape Room Music.

Who has the most number one hits? ›

The Beatles have the most number one hits on the chart, with 20 songs having reached that position.

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