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Dolly Parton's Song Tops Country Charts Twice
Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' became the first song to top country charts twice in 1982.
In brief
Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' became the first song to top country charts twice in 1982. Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' was the first song to reach No. 1 on the country charts twice, first in 1974 and again in 1982. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Dolly Parton Tops Country Charts
Dolly Parton topped the Hot Country Songs chart with 'I Will Always Love You' on October 16, 1982.
First No. 1 in 1974
The song first reached No. 1 on the country chart in 1974 as the second single from Jolene.
Second No. 1 in 1982
Parton re-released the song in 1982 for the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas soundtrack, topping the chart again.
The one thing
Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' was the first song to reach No. 1 on the country charts twice, first in 1974 and again in 1982.
