Dolly Parton makes history with three new Guinness World Records

Hindustan Times  :
Dolly Parton, the iconic country star,
continues to make history as she adds three more Guinness World Records to her already impressive collection. Last week, in a ceremony held in Nashville, Tennessee, the international record
keeper recognised Parton for her
remarkable achievements, and the
singer accepted the accolades with
her signature humility and grace.
One of the records Parton broke is for having the longest span of No 1 hits on the US top country album chart by
a female artist. Starting with her 1977 album ‘New Harvest…First Gathering’ and concluding with her 2020 holiday album, ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas,’ Parton maintained her reign at the top for an astounding 43 years and 156 days. Currently
sitting in third place, her Christmas album follows Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, surpassing the likes of Reba McEntire and Shania Twain.
Dolly Parton, the beloved country singer, has surpassed all expectations by achieving a groundbreaking record in the music industry. With an illustrious career spanning from 1967 to 2022, Parton has released a staggering 65
studio albums, solidifying her status as the female country artist with the highest number of album releases. Her debut album, ‘Hello, Dolly,’ marked the beginning of her remarkable journey in 1967, and her latest masterpiece, ‘Run, Rose, Run,’ unveiled in 2022, showcases
her enduring creativity. As fans eagerly anticipate her forthcoming rock album, ‘Rockstar,’ Parton’s album count is set to soar to an impressive 66, leaving
a lasting legacy in the realm of music.
Furthermore, Parton achieved the record for the most top-10 entries on the US top country albums chart for a female singer. Her journey in the top 10 began in 1968 with her album ‘Just Between You and Me,’ a collaboration with Porter Wagoner, which peaked at No 8 Parton’s 2022 album, ‘Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection,’ marked her
48th top-10 entry, solidifying her
place in country music history.