Monday, January 19, 2026

Question: What 1971 song was Dolly Parton’s first solo hit to achieve No. 1 on the charts?

Answer: In 1971, Dolly Parton’s song Joshua became her first solo hit to achieve No. 1 on the charts. Three years later, her songs Jolene, Love Is Like a Butterfly, and I Will Always Love You also hit No. 1. See Dolly perform Joshua here.