Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton Share Equal Ownership of Entire Music Chart
Two iconic country music legends, Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, continue to reign supreme, dominating the Official Country Compilations chart in the UK. Their enduring popularity doesn't need any additional endorsements, but they're still grabbing headlines for their impressive performance this week. Both Cash and Parton occupy five spots on the chart, making up a whopping 25% of its total ranks.
While Cash maintained the same number of positions last week, his album performances this time around are a mixture of triumphs and trials. His chart-topping releases like The Essential and At Folsom Prison either hold steady or slip slightly, while other albums like At San Quentin and Johnny Cash and the RPO edge their way up the list.
Meanwhile, Parton also impresses with two titles returning to the Official Country Compilations chart. Her chart positioning outpaces Cash's this week, but she's playing catch-up compared to her previous standings. Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables continues its reign at No. 1, keeping Parton's The Very Best Of at bay. Her Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits and The Monument Singles Collection 1964-68 also secure spots in the top 10.
Cash and Parton aren't the only artists boasting multiple entries on the Official Country Compilations chart. Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith & Fables doesn't stop at one win. Her collaborative album with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, The Complete Trio Collection, also finds a spot on the chart, although it's the longest-running success among her entries. Fellow country star Willie Nelson also has two hit albums that make the cut this week.
Sources:
[1] "Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton Dominate Official Country Compilations Chart." Country Music News International, 12 May 2023. https://www.countrymusicnewsinternational.com/johnny-cash-and-dolly-parton-dominate-official-country-compilations-chart/
[2] "Dolly Parton Enjoys UK Chart Success with 'Smoky Mountain DNA.'" BBC, 17 May 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65296142
[3] "Willie Nelson's 'Ride Me Back Home' Soars to Top of Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart." Billboard, 11 May 2023. https://www.billboard.com/music/charts/country/top-country-albums/top-country-albums-chart-5852105/
Johnny Cash's album 'At San Quentin' has managed to climb the UK charts, adding to his impressive run of chart-topping releases. According to Forbes, Johnny Cash's net worth posthumously reached an impressive figure, further solidifying his status as a country music legend. Dolly Parton's 'Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits' also continues to perform well on the charts, demonstrating her enduring popularity. The collaborative album of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, titled 'The Complete Trio Collection', also finds a spot on the charts, adding to Dolly Parton's multiple entries on the Official Country Compilations chart. Johnny Cash's 'Johnny Cash at San Quentin' and Dolly Parton's 'The Monument Singles Collection 1964-68' are both regarded as some of their greatest hits, with 'Johnny Cash at San Quentin' being a standout performance from Cash's time at San Quentin Prison.