Dolly Parton’s iconic tune Jolene has soared to the top of the streaming charts almost 53 years after it first became a hit.On Wednesday morning the track held the top spot on the Apple Music: Top 100 USA, with several others making the top 10, including 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream and I Will Always Love You.Jolene, off her 1974 album of the same name, claimed the number 1 position just one day after her death on Tuesday.First released in October 1973, Parton’s signature hit was inspired by a stunning bank teller who had been partial to her spouse Carl Dean, who died in 2025 at the age of 83.The music legend made the revelation about the track while in concert at the Glastonbury Festival 2014.Dolly Parton’s iconic tune Jolene has soared to the top of the streaming charts Jolene, off her 1974 album of the same name, claimed the number 1 position just one day after her death on TuesdayThe Pittman Center, Tennessee-born icon explained to the crowd of how the tune came to be creatively, The Independent reported at the time. After performing the song - which has been covered by Beyoncé and a host of other artists - Parton told the crowd, 'Now, some of you may or may not know that that song was loosely based on a little bit of truth.''I wrote that years ago when my husband … was spending a little more time with Jolene than I thought he should be.'After the crowd booed at the news of Dean's roving eye, Parton reassured the fans she 'put a stop to that' and 'got rid of that redhead woman in a hurry,' spurring cheers from the crowd.Parton told the audience that channeling her emotions from the uncomfortable situation into a Grammy-winning song ultimately made her very wealthy.'I want you folks to know, though, that something good can come from anything,' Parton said. 'Had it not been for that woman I would never have written Jolene and I wouldn't have made all that money, so thank you, Jolene.'While the emotions brought about by the bank teller made for the creative backbone of the hit song, Parton said the name Jolene itself was from a young fan who attended one of her concerts.'One night, I was on stage, and there was this beautiful little girl - she was probably 8 years old at the time,' she told NPR. 'And she had this beautiful red hair, this beautiful skin, these beautiful green eyes, and she was looking up at me, holding, you know, for an autograph.'I said, "Well, you're the prettiest little thing I ever saw. So what is your name?" And she said, "Jolene."Parton added, 'And I said, "Jolene. Jolene. Jolene. Jolene." I said, "That is pretty. That sounds like a song. I'm going to write a song about that."'First released in October 1973, Parton’s signature hit was inspired by a stunning bank teller who had been partial to her spouse Carl Dean Parton told a Glastonbury crowd in 2014: 'I wrote that years ago when my husband … was spending a little more time with Jolene than I thought he should be.'Parton's death was greeted with a flood of tributes, including from Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pedro Pascal, Khloe Kardashian, Hillary Clinton and more.Her representatives confirmed the country superstar's death in a statement to People, sharing that the singer died following a 'brief battle with cancer.' They did not disclose what type of cancer it was.'Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,' the statement read.'After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.''Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand,' the statement went on.'Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.'Her passing came after months of health woes fueling fan fears for her well-being.The legendary country singer's death was first confirmed Tuesday in an Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who also acted as her head of security.She died Tuesday morning after being admitted Friday to Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center with autoimmune and kidney problems, according to TMZ.She pulled out of multiple public appearances, including a residency in Las Vegas and the opening of a new ride, NightFlight Expedition, at her Dollywood theme park.The star was supposed to attend the ride's grand opening on August 14. Instead, a video recording of the star addressing her fans was shared on a screen at the park, which is now regarded as her last public appearance.