Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Glitters Gold Four Months After Release

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Dolly Parton with her Rockstar plaques. Photo: Courtesy of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton‘s Rockstar album has been certified Gold just four months after its release.

The 30-song project on Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group accumulated six No. 1s on the Billboard charts during its debut week, and was ranked the No. 5 top-selling country album of 2023. Additionally, Rockstar was expanded with the release of a deluxe edition featuring 39 tracks, five bonus tracks and four previously unheard songs.

“When I set out to make my rock album, I always hoped it would be embraced by my fans as well as people who may not listen to my music,” states Parton. “I am thrilled to receive this Gold record! Thank you to everyone who was a part of this project. I guess I can now officially say I am a rockstar!

Her run of No. 1 albums on the Billboard charts dates back to 1977, the longest span for any country artist, marking 46 years between her first No. 1 album, New Harvest…First Gathering, and her most recent.

“I am so proud of Dolly’s hard work in making an incredible album. She set the standard for us all on this project with her work ethic. I also must send appreciation to my entire team for their laser focus on this achievement,” says Parton’s manager Danny Nozell. “We had the best partners in Scott Borchetta and the Big Machine Label Group, making this a true global effort. This is a history-making launch that none of us take for granted.”

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