Dolly Parton's streams surged 2,109% in the U.S. after her death at 80

Dolly Parton died on 25 August 2026 at age 80, Rolling Stone reported. The following Tuesday her catalogue drew 26.3 million U.S. audio/video streams — a 2,109% increase — and 35 million worldwide, up 1,280%, according to Luminate data cited by Rolling Stone. Physical and digital sales rose 7,739% to 7,300 units in the U.S. that day.