"Jolene" | ||||
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Single by Dolly Parton | ||||
from the album Jolene | ||||
B-side | "Love, You're So Beautiful Tonight" | |||
Released | October 1973 [1] | |||
Recorded | May 22, 1973 [2] | |||
Studio | RCA Studio B, Nashville | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:42 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dolly Parton | |||
Producer(s) | Bob Ferguson | |||
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"Jolene" (audio) on YouTube |
"Jolene" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was produced by Bob Ferguson and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee on May 22, 1973, then released in October 1973, by RCA Victor as the first single and title track from her album of the same name.
Considered by music critics to be one of the most representative songs of the country genre, the song was ranked No. 217 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004 and No. 63 on the revised version of the list in 2021. [3] The song was nominated at the Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance twice, in 1975 and 1976 for its live recording. [4]
The song was covered in English and Spanish by many artists, including Olivia Newton-John, The White Stripes, Miley Cyrus and Måneskin. Pentatonix 2016 version won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. In 2024, Beyoncé covered the song with significant changes in lyrics and production; the version reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart.
According to Parton, the song was inspired by a red-headed bank clerk who flirted with her husband, Carl Dean, at his local bank branch around the time they were newly married. In an interview, she also revealed that Jolene's name and appearance are based on that of a young fan who came on stage for her autograph. [5] [6] The real-life namesake may actually be Juline Whelan, noting her firstname has always been confused with Jolene. [7]
The guitar parts on the recording were performed by Chip Young [8] and Wayne Moss. [9] Young played the primary thumb-picked part with Moss playing the complementary steel-string part that enters on the second refrain. Young got the fingerpicking pattern from a similar pattern played by Joe South. [10]
During an interview on The Bobby Bones Show in 2018, Dolly Parton revealed that she wrote "Jolene" on the same day that she wrote "I Will Always Love You". [11] [12] Parton said in a later interview “I don’t really know if they were written in the same night“. [13]
The song tells of the narrator confronting Jolene, a stunningly beautiful woman, who she worries will steal away her lover/husband. Throughout the song, the narrator implores Jolene "please don't take him just because you can." The song is unclear about whether or not Jolene intends to steal the narrator's lover, an ambiguity that has been addressed in several answer songs. [14] [15] [16] [17] Onstage in 1988, Parton told the audience that "Jolene" was a true story and the reason she did not like to sing it too often. [18]
In 2019, the podcast Dolly Parton's America had an episode addressing the question of whether the narrator's focus on Jolene's beauty and desirability is indicative of her own attraction to Jolene. A musicologist wrote and performed a fourth verse which makes this interpretation explicit; when the podcast's hosts played audio of this performance for Parton, she responded that this was "another take on it". [19]
The song became Parton's second solo number-one single on the country charts after being released as a single in October 1973 (prior to the album's release). It reached the top position in February 1974; it was also a moderate pop hit for her and a minor adult contemporary chart entry. As of December 2019 [update] , the song had sold 935,000 digital copies in the US since it became available for digital download. [20]
The song was released as a single later in the UK, and became Parton's first top ten hit song in the country, reaching number seven in the UK Singles Chart in 1976. [21] The song also re-entered the chart when Parton performed at the Glastonbury festival in 2014. The song has sold 255,300 digital copies in the UK as of January 2017. [21]
The song is considered by music critics to be one of the most expressive songs in the country genre. [22] [23] In 2014 Rolling Stone ranked the song number nine on their 2014 list "100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time". [24] The song was also ranked No. 217 on Rolling Stone's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004, and No. 63 on their revised list in 2021. [25] In a 2024 update of their rankings, Rolling Stone expanded their ranking to the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time, this time placing "Jolene" at number one on the list. [26] Genius placed the song at 38th on their list of "The 100 Best Country Songs Of All Time Lyrics". [27] Time includes the song on their 2011 list of the "All-TIME 100 Best Songs". [28]
Time Out ranked the songs at the second place on their list "The 35 best country songs of all time". [29] Parade placed the song second on their list of the "101 Best Country Songs of All Time". [30] The Tennessean includes the song on their 2019 list of "The 100 best country songs of all time", writing that it "crosses genre and generations, a once-in-a-world song without boundaries". [31] NME also includes the song on their 2018 list of "The 25 Best Country Music Songs of All Time". [32]
In the film The Intervention (Clea Duvall; 2016), Annie (Melanie Lynskey) tells Lola (Alia Shawkat), "Nobody likes a Jolene," after the younger woman stirs up trouble among a group of older couples by making a play for several individuals among them.
The song's international popularity became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic when the New Zealand government put the country in lockdown. A newspaper summary of "essential things to know" explained that washing one's hands with soap should take "as long as it takes to sing the 'Happy Birthday' song twice or the chorus of Dolly Parton's hit song 'Jolene.'" [33] According to Parton, "Jolene" is her most frequently covered song. [5]
"Jolene" was nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance twice, in 1975 and 1976. The first nomination was for the original recording, and the second was for a live recording from the TV series In Concert . It did not win either time. However, in 2017, a cover by the a cappella group Pentatonix won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance; this version featured Parton as a guest singer. [34]
Weekly charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [50] | 3× Platinum | 210,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [51] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ) [52] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
Norway (IFPI Norway) [53] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [54] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [55] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [56] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Sweden (GLF) [57] | 3× Platinum | 24,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
"Jolene" | ||||
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Single by Olivia Newton-John | ||||
from the album Come On Over | ||||
Released | 1976 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
Label | EMI | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dolly Parton | |||
Producer(s) | John Farrar | |||
Olivia Newton-John singles chronology | ||||
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In 1976, Olivia Newton-John recorded a version and released it as the second and final single from her seventh studio album, Come On Over , in selected countries. [58] In Japan, the song peaked at number 11 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The single was released in Australia in early 1978, peaking at number 29.
The song was a part of the 1982, 40-city Physical Tour set list, then became a popular concert event on HBO in 1983.
In 2022, the song was included on the reissue of Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits, her first greatest hits album.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Newton-John created an in-studio duet with Parton, with the performance captured on video. [59] The duet was released as part of Newton-John's first posthumous album, Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection (Vol. 1) . [60]
Chart (1976–1978) | Peak position |
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Australian (Kent Music Report) [61] | 29 |
Chart (1978) | Position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report) [62] | 99 |
"Jolene (Live Under Blackpool Lights)" | ||||
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Single by the White Stripes | ||||
from the album Under Blackpool Lights | ||||
Released | November 15, 2004 | |||
Genre | Hard rock | |||
Length | 3:18 | |||
Label | XL | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dolly Parton | |||
Producer(s) | Jack White | |||
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"Jolene" on YouTube |
"Jolene (Live Under Blackpool Lights)" was released as a live single by American garage rock band the White Stripes on November 15, 2004. [63] A studio version was previously released as the B-side to "Hello Operator", a single from their 2000 album De Stijl . Another live performance of the song is featured on the 2010 live album Under Great White Northern Lights .
The single reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 12 in Norway, No. 28 in Flanders, and in Australia was ranked No. 10 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. In 2013, it was voted one of the greatest live covers by readers of Rolling Stone magazine. [64] In 2024, it was ranked the second best cover of the song by Billboard. [65]
Chart (2004–2005) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [66] | 28 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [67] | 12 |
Ireland (IRMA) [68] | 42 |
Norway (VG-lista) [69] | 12 |
Scotland (OCC) [70] | 16 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [71] | 55 |
UK Singles (OCC) [72] | 16 |
UK Indie (OCC) [73] | 1 |
"Jolene" | ||||
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Single by Pentatonix featuring Dolly Parton | ||||
from the album PTX, Vol. IV - Classics | ||||
Released | September 16, 2016 | |||
Genre | A cappella | |||
Length | 2:11 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dolly Parton | |||
Producer(s) | Ben Bram | |||
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In September 2016, the American a cappella group Pentatonix released a cover of the song with Dolly Parton herself as feature artist. [74] The cover won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. [34]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [75] | 92 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [76] | 84 |
New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ) [77] | 5 |
Scotland (OCC) [78] | 93 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [79] | 1 |
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [80] | 18 |
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Song by Beyoncé | |
from the album Cowboy Carter | |
Released | March 29, 2024 |
Genre | |
Length | 3:09 |
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Songwriter(s) | Dolly Parton |
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"Jolene" on YouTube |
American singer Beyoncé recorded a cover of "Jolene", with significant lyrical changes, and included it on her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter , released on March 29, 2024. [81] [82]
At the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards the cover was nominated for The Cover Song of the Year. [83]
On March 11, 2024, in an interview with Knox News Dolly Parton revealed that Beyoncé asked to record a cover of the song. [84] [85] After the song's release, Parton praised the cover, writing that "I just heard 'Jolene'. Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it". [86] [87]
The cover of the song features changes in the lyrics and production of the song. [88] [89] [90] Nevertheless, all songwriting credits were given to Parton. [91] On Beyoncé's version the bridge has additional melodies and includes a choir of voices backing up the singer. [92] Lauren Boisvert of American Songwriter pointed out that although the melody is the same in both the songs, Parton's one is "twangy on the guitar" while Beyoncé's cover "employs a smoother guitar sound backed by a pulsing beat to tie the song into her pop/R&B roots". [93]
Lyrically the cover changes the significance attributed to the role of Jolene and the interlocutor who speaks to her. [94] [95] Critics pointed out that while in Parton's version the singer is begging Jolene not to take her man, Beyoncé is warning Jolene not to attempt the same in hers. [96] [97] Other critics referred to the re-written lyrics as addressing Jay-Z's infidelity. In the track preceding "Jolene" on the album, titled "Dolly P", Parton introduces the cover, saying "You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same." referring to a girl called "Becky with the good hair" on Beyoncé's Lemonade song "Sorry". [98] [99] [100]
In the United States the cover debuted at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the version of "Jolene" with the highest placement on the chart. [101] [102] It scored Beyoncé's 24th top-ten on the Hot 100 and Cowboy Carter's third top-ten, charting simultaneously with "Texas Hold 'Em" and "II Most Wanted". [103] [104] The three songs also occupied the top three positions on the Hot Country Songs, with "Jolene" at third, making Beyoncé the first female artist to achieve it. [105]
In Australia the cover peaked at number 24 on the ARIA Singles Chart after its first week of sale, becoming the highest position reached by the song on the chart. [106] "Jolene" debuted at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart on 5 April 2024, one of three songs from Cowboy Carter in the top ten that week. [107]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [108] | 24 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [109] | 49 |
Brazil (Brasil Hot 100) [110] | 69 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [111] | 19 |
Croatia (HRT) [112] | 23 |
Denmark (Tracklisten) [113] | 32 |
France (SNEP) [114] | 70 |
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [115] | 11 |
Greece (IFPI) [116] | 53 |
Iceland (Tónlistinn) [117] | 25 |
Ireland (IRMA) [118] | 11 |
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) [119] | 49 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [120] | 26 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [121] | 23 |
Norway (VG-lista) [122] | 34 |
Portugal (AFP) [123] | 30 |
Romania Airplay (TopHit) [124] | 138 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [125] | 33 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [126] | 21 |
UK Singles (OCC) [127] | 8 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [128] | 7 |
US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [129] | 56 |
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [130] | 3 |
Chart (2024) | Position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) [131] | 94 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [132] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Kirsty MacColl's 1995 song "Caroline" was inspired by "Jolene" and is told from the other woman's point of view. [14]
In 2013, country singer Jennifer Nettles recorded "That Girl", which she stated in interviews is a lyrical counterpoint to "Jolene". [15] [16] The song is written from the perspective of the Jolene character, who Nettles feels is unfairly maligned in the original song. In this version, the other woman is shown to have no interest in taking another woman's man, and her song is in fact framed as a warning to Parton's character that "her man" has a roving eye.
In 2017, American singer-songwriter Cam released her single "Diane" in response to Parton's song. The song is sung from Jolene's point of view, where she sings to 'Diane', Parton's character, and states that she did not know that 'her man' was her man. Cam noted to Rolling Stone Country that the song is her "response to Dolly Parton's 'Jolene.' It's the apology so many spouses deserve, but never get. The other woman is coming forward to break the news to the wife about an affair, respecting her enough to have that hard conversation, once she realized he was married. Because everyone should be able to decide their own path in life, based on the truth. Women especially should do this for each other, since our self-worth can still be so wrapped up in our partners. And in true country fashion, I've set the whole raw story to upbeat music, so you can dance while you process it all." [17]
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, linguist Gretchen McCulloch wrote a parody of the song entitled "Vaccine", inspired by Parton's $1 million donation funding research on a coronavirus vaccine. The parody was sung by English professor Ryan Cordell, and the video went viral. [144] Dolly Parton broke into parody herself, singing "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate" as she got a 'dose of her own medicine' in a March 2021 vaccination. [145]
Chapel Hart released an answer song in 2021 titled "You Can Have Him Jolene". [146] Okay Kaya released "Jolene From Her Own Perspective" in September 2022 as a single off her album SAP. She described it as "'Jolene' as a queer anthem" and jokingly as a "love note from a depraved bisexual". [147]
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, known primarily for her decades-long career in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s, before her sales and chart peak arrived during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. Some of Parton's albums in the 1990s did not sell as well, but she achieved commercial success again in the new millennium and has released albums on various independent labels since 2000, including her own label, Dolly Records.
"I Will Always Love You" is a song written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Written as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing Parton's decision to pursue a solo career, the country single was released in 1974. The song was a commercial success for Parton, twice reaching the top spot of the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: first in June 1974, then again in October 1982, with a re-recording for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas soundtrack.
"Islands in the Stream" is a song written by the Bee Gees and recorded by American country music artists Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It was released in August 1983 as the first single from Rogers's fifteenth studio album Eyes That See in the Dark. The Bee Gees released a live version in 1998 and a studio version in 2001.
Trio is a collaborative album by American singers Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. It was released on March 2, 1987, by Warner Bros. Records. The album has platinum certification in the U.S. for sales of one million copies, and has total worldwide sales of approximately four million. A second collaborative album, Trio II, was released in 1999.
"But You Know I Love You" is a song written by Mike Settle, which was a 1969 pop hit for Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, a group that included Settle and Kenny Rogers. The song also became a major country hit by Bill Anderson in 1969. In 1981, a cover version of "But You Know I Love You" by singer Dolly Parton topped the country singles charts.
"9 to 5" is a song written and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton for the 1980 comedy film 9 to 5. In addition to appearing on the film's soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece and opening track of Parton's album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, released in late 1980.
Coat of Many Colors is the eighth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on October 4, 1971, by RCA Victor. The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1972 CMA Awards. It also appeared on Time magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time and at No. 257 on Rolling Stone's 2020 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Parton has cited the title track on numerous occasions as her personal favorite of all the songs she has written. The release of the album alongside The Golden Streets of Glory and Joshua marks the highest number of albums Parton released in a single year.
"Mary, Did You Know?" is a Christmas song addressing Mary, mother of Jesus, with lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1985, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album in 1991. At the time, English and Lowry were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, and Greene was touring with them. The song reached number six on CCM Magazine's Adult Contemporary Chart. In 1993, the second singer to record the song was Country singer Kathy Mattea on her album Good News, which won the Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album. Lowry would record the song several times himself, most notably with the Gaither Vocal Band on their 1998 Christmas album, Still the Greatest Story Ever Told.
"Starting Over Again" is a song recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. The song was written by Donna Summer and her husband Bruce Sudano. Parton's recording was performed as a slow tempo ballad, gradually building to a dramatic crescendo. It was released in March 1980 as the first single from her album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. "Starting Over Again" made the U.S. pop top forty, peaking at number 36, and reached number 1 on the U.S. country charts on May 24, 1980, becoming Parton's 12th number one. Dolly’s recording would also make Donna Summer the first black female to co-write a number 1 country hit.
Heartbreaker is the twentieth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on July 17, 1978, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Gary Klein and Parton with Charles Koppelman serving as executive producer, and was an even more direct aim at the pop charts, with several of its songs verging on disco. The album topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for nine consecutive weeks and peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200. The album produced two number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Heartbreaker" and "I Really Got the Feeling", while "Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album has been certified Gold in the United States and Canada.
Great Balls of Fire is the twenty-first solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on May 28, 1979, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Dean Parks and Gregg Perry with Parton and Charles Koppelman serving as executive producers. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 40 on the Billboard 200. Two of the album's four singles charted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. "You're the Only One" topped the chart, while "Sweet Summer Lovin'" peaked at number seven. The album has been certified Gold in the United States.
Bubbling Over is the twelfth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on September 10, 1973, by RCA Victor. The album cover photo was shot by Nashville photographer Les Leverett near the fountain at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Something Special is the thirty-third solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on August 22, 1995, by Columbia Records and Blue Eyes records. In addition to seven new Parton compositions, the album includes updated versions of three classics from Parton's repertoire: "Jolene", "The Seeker", and "I Will Always Love You", the latter of which was performed as a duet with Vince Gill. The Gill duet, Parton's third recording of the song, reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming Parton's highest charting single in four years. Additionally, it was named "Vocal Event of the Year" by the Country Music Association.
"Here You Come Again" is a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released as a single in September 1977 as the title track from Parton's album of the same name, topped the U.S. country singles chart for five weeks, and was nominated for the 1978 Grammy award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance; it also reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, representing Parton's first significant pop crossover hit.
"The Seeker" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released as the first single from Parton's 1975 album, Dolly, and was also a top ten single on the U.S. country charts. A spiritual, which Parton described as her "talk with God", the song was released as a single in July 1975, just missing the top spot on the U.S. country singles chart; it peaked at #2.
The singles discography of American country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton includes over 200 singles and touches on eight decades. Parton has released 198 singles as a lead artist, 49 as a featured artist, six promotional single and 68 music videos. Parton also released 21 singles with Porter Wagoner from 1968 to 1980, bringing her total number of singles to 243.
Pentatonix are an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Matt Sallee, and Kevin Olusola. Characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies, scat singing, riffing, vocal percussion, and beatboxing, they produce cover versions of modern pop works or Christmas songs, sometimes in the form of medleys, along with original material. Pentatonix was formed in 2011 and subsequently won the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off, receiving $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music. When Sony's Epic Records dropped the group after The Sing-Off, the group launched its YouTube channel, distributing its music through Madison Gate Records, a label owned by Sony Pictures.
American a cappella group Pentatonix (PTX) has released 11 studio albums, six compilation albums, six extended plays (EPs), 34 singles and 58 music videos. The group won the third season of The Sing-Off in 2011, and subsequently received a recording contract with Sony. In June 2012, Pentatonix released their first extended play, PTX, Volume 1 through Sony-owned independent record label Madison Gate Records. The EP debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200, selling 18,401 copies in its first week of sales. A Christmas EP, PTXmas, was released in November 2012. It was re-released in November 2013 with one of its new tracks, "Little Drummer Boy", debuting at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and charting in other countries such as Austria, Canada and New Zealand. The EP became the sixth highest-selling Christmas album of 2013, selling over 168,000 copies. In November 2013, Pentatonix released their third EP, PTX, Vol. II which debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, selling 31,000 copies in its first week of sales.
PTX, Vol. IV: Classics is the fifth extended play album by the a cappella group Pentatonix. It was released by RCA Records on April 7, 2017, and is their first EP since 2014's PTX, Vol. III. It is their final release with original member Avi Kaplan, who left the group later that year.
Dumplin' is the soundtrack album by American country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton for the 2018 film of the same name. It was released on November 30, 2018, by Dolly Records and RCA Records. The album features guest performances by Elle King, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Sia, Mavis Staples and Rhonda Vincent, among others.