What is the best Dolly Parton song of all time?
Country royalty, crossover smashes, and hidden gems spanning six decades of pure Dolly magic — from barn-burning bangers to tearjerkers that stop the room. Which one hits hardest for you?
Jolene
A 1974 ballad pleading with a red-haired woman not to steal her husband, now one of the most recognizable songs in country history.
I Will Always Love You
A heartfelt farewell ballad Parton wrote for mentor Porter Wagoner, later made globally iconic by Whitney Houston's 1992 cover.
9 to 5
A Grammy-winning working-class anthem with typewriter rhythms that topped both the country and pop charts in 1980.
Coat of Many Colors
Parton's personal favorite song, a tender childhood memory about her mother sewing a coat from rags inspired by the biblical story of Joseph.
Islands in the Stream
A Bee Gees-penned duet with Kenny Rogers that topped both the country and pop charts in 1983.
Here You Come Again
Her first major pop crossover hit in 1977 and first Grammy win, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Mule Skinner Blues
A bold yodeling bluegrass cover that won Parton her first Grammy Award in 1970 and showcased her remarkable vocal range.
Joshua
Her first solo No. 1 country hit in 1971, a charming song about a shy mountain man who wins a woman's heart.
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
An uplifting spiritual anthem from 1977 marking her newfound career independence after leaving the Porter Wagoner Show.
Two Doors Down
A playful, uptempo honky-tonk hit from 1978 about forgetting heartbreak by joining a party next door.
Travelin' Thru
An Academy Award-nominated ballad written for the 2005 film Transamerica, showcasing her songwriting and emotional depth.
Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That
A sassy, uptempo country hit from 1989 that reached No. 1 on the Billboard country charts.
Just Because I'm a Woman
An early feminist anthem from 1968 challenging double standards around a woman's past in romantic relationships.
The Grass Is Blue
A haunting bluegrass heartbreak song from her 1998 album that earned her a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.
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