9 To 5 Lyrics - Dolly Parton | 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs

Dolly Parton's '9 To 5' (1980) — the Grammy-winning anthem from the classic film, written by Dolly herself, back in the UK Top 20 in Sept 2026 following her passing; song history and legacy.

Image: Dolly Parton in the official "9 To 5" music video (RCA Records / DollyPartonVEVO)

9 To 5 — Song Credits

Artist: Dolly Parton
 Song: '9 to 5'
 Album: 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs (Dolly's 23rd solo studio album)
 Released: November 3, 1980 (single, RCA Records); album in late 1980
 Writer: Dolly Parton
 Producer: Gregg Perry
 Label: RCA Records

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Chart Success & Awards

'9 to 5' stormed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Adult Contemporary charts in early 1981, becoming one of Dolly Parton's signature hits. It won two Grammys at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards — Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female — and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song at the 53rd Academy Awards. The single is certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, and in 2004 it landed at No. 78 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs list. Following Dolly Parton's death on August 25, 2026, the anthem surged back up the UK chart in early September 2026, reaching No. 12 officially on a 350% week-on-week climb — its first-ever Top 40 placing — and topping the midweek chart at No. 1 ahead of 'Jolene' at No. 2, per the Official Charts Company.

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9 To 5 — FAQs

When was '9 To 5' released?

Dolly Parton released '9 to 5' as a single on November 3, 1980, through RCA Records, with her 23rd solo studio album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs following later that year.

Who wrote it?

Dolly Parton wrote the song herself for the 1980 comedy film 9 to 5, in which she starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin; it was produced by Gregg Perry.

What awards did it win?

It won two Grammys — Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female — at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards, and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

Why did it return to the UK charts?

Following Dolly Parton's death on August 25, 2026, the song surged back up the UK chart in early September 2026, reaching No. 12 officially on a 350% week-on-week climb — its first-ever Top 40 placing — and topping the midweek chart at No. 1 ahead of 'Jolene' at No. 2, per the Official Charts Company.

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