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BMI Presents Dolly Parton With Seven “Million-Air” Certificates

August 13, 2020/by Jessica Nicholson

Dolly Parton. Photo: JB Rowland

Dolly Parton has once again surpassed milestones, literally millions of them, when BMI awarded her with several of their coveted “Million-Air” certificates, which recognize songs that have reached over one million broadcast performances.

In a special presentation via Zoom, Mike O’Neill, BMI’s President and CEO, along with Billboard Magazine, awarded Parton certificates for seven of her iconic hits. Most notably, “I Will Always Love You” has logged 10 million performances to date, ranking it in the top 30 of BMI’s most-performed songs of all time.

Other songs awarded certificates included “Nine to Five” (five million performances), “Jolene” (two million), and “Two Doors Down” (two million). “Seeker,” “Yellow Roses,” and “Coat of Many Colors” all received certificates for the one million mark. Together, these seven songs have over 22 million cumulative performances.

“Dolly’s career is extraordinary. She is, of course, an incredible performer, actor, philanthropist and businessperson, but for us, it all starts with her songwriting,” said O’Neill. “She tells stories in her songs like no one else can, transcending genres and connecting with her millions of fans. Dolly’s lyrics and music, authenticity, strength, and humor are all extraordinary gifts she has shared with the world.”

Dolly Parton has been part of the BMI family since 1962 and has been honored with 36 songwriting awards for some of the most played songs over several decades. In 2003, she was awarded the BMI Icon Award to mark her unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers. “I Will Always Love You” surpassing 10 million radio performances is a rare milestone and puts the blockbuster hit in the company of songs like “Yesterday” by Paul McCartney and John Lennon and “Satisfaction” by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at [email protected].
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