Top 3 Most Successful Songwriting Gigs by Dolly Parton

Ranking her tracks based on global cover success and cultural impact.

The top 3

I Will Always Love You: The Ultimate Cover: Originally a 1974 country hit, Whitney Houston’s 1992 version became one of the best-selling singles in history. I Will Always Love You
Jolene: The Most Covered Song: This track has been covered by hundreds of artists across genres, from The White Stripes to Pentatonix. Jolene
9 to 5: The Iconic Anthemic Soundtrack: Both a film and a chart-topping song, it earned Parton an Academy Award nomination and two Grammys. 9 to 5