Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton was many things: A country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, theme park enthusiast, Christian who centered acceptance in her personal theology and so much more. But for many, her death Tuesday has served as a reminder that at the heart of her legacy is her role as a songwriter. And around the world, people are streaming her songs accordingly.

According to data released early Friday afternoon by the industry data and analytics company Luminate, audio and video streams of Parton's discography skyrocketed 2,458% on the day of her death, compared to Monday — climbing from 1.2 million to 30.5 million in the U.S. And by Wednesday, that number rose to 46.3 million.

Worldwide, her audio and video streams jumped 1,549%, from 2.5 million on Monday to 41.8 million Tuesday.

And on Wednesday, her on-demand audio streams jumped to 79.7 million, making her the most streamed artist, globally, on that date.

In the U.S., 10 songs led the charge:

1. “Jolene” grew from over 196.2K streams on Monday to 2.7 million Tuesday and 4 million Wednesday.

2. “9 to 5” jumped from 208.6K on Monday to 2.3 million on Tuesday and 3.6 million on Wednesday.

3. “Islands in the Stream,” her duet with the late Kenny Rogers, climbed from 165.9K on Monday to 1.8 million Tuesday and 2.9 million Wednesday.

4. “I Will Always Love You,” Parton's performance of her own classic, a song that was later made famous by Whitney Houston's rendition, rose from 64.9K streams on Monday to 1.7 million Tuesday and 2.8 million Wednesday.

5. “Here You Come Again” followed, moving from 48.7K streams Monday to 1.3 million Tuesday to 2.1 million Wednesday.

6. Then there was “Coat of Many Colors,” with 28.9K streams Monday to 1.2 million Tuesday and 1.9 million Wednesday.

7. “There Was Jesus,” her 2019 duet with Christian singer Zach Williams, rose from 85.2K streams Monday to 503.1K Tuesday and 1.3 million Wednesday.

8. “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That?” climbed from 22.1K Monday to 733.8K Tuesday and 1.1 million Wednesday.

9. “Tyrant,” Parton's collaboration with Beyoncé from Bey's Grammy winning 2024 album “Cowboy Carter,” jumped from 47.8K Monday to 534.7K Tuesday and 682K Wednesday.

10. And lastly, “My Tennessee Mountain Home” increased from 5.8K Monday to 501.7K Tuesday and 755.5K Wednesday.

Sales for such Parton-related books as the memoir “Dolly Parton, Songteller” My Life in Lyrics” and a picture story based on her classic song “Coat of Many Colors” were also soaring. As of early Friday afternoon, three Parton books were in the top 5 on Amazon.com ’s bestseller list.

Curious to hear more Parton? Check out The Associated Press' official playlist — from her country songs that challenge traditional gender dynamics to the greatest ballad ever committed to record — and read the stories behind them, here.

A portrait of the late Dolly Parton surrounded by flowers and cards in a memorial sits outside her home Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

LONDON (AP) — England extended its lead over Pakistan to an intimidating 261 runs after two days of the Lord's test on Friday.

The host side was 81-3 in its second innings when bad light stopped play and in total command after routing a depleted Pakistan for 110 in the afternoon.

Pakistan medium-pacers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali did well to prise out Ben Duckett, Jordan Cox and Joe Root in the last session but they were bowling in damage limitation mode.

Their batters' failure conceded a hefty 180-run lead to England on the first innings. Pakistan hasn't totaled 180 in the series yet and was without opening batter Imam-ul-Haq, who suffered a left calf strain while fielding early Thursday and won't reappear.

England's four seamers feasted on a Pakistan batting order that wasn't compensated by the return of captain Babar Azam.

Ollie Robinson took 4-11 from 13 overs, including six maidens. Jofra Archer had 3-26 from 11.2 and the fastest new-ball spell of his career, Josh Tongue claimed two wickets and Gus Atkinson was luckless.

Pakistan was blown away in 37.2 overs, and back bowling just over four hours after finishing England's first innings at 290 in the morning.

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Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad bowls a delivery on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

England's Jofra Archer bowls a delivery on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan is out lbw on the bowling of England's Ollie Robinson, right, on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

England's Gus Atkinson bats on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

England's Jofra Archer celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Shan Masood on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

England's Jofra Archer, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Pakistan's Shan Masood on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)