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Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Maria Sherman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points Music fans around the world are paying tribute by listening to a large collection of songs. A notable surge in music streaming occurred recently.
A notable surge in music streaming occurred recently. Music fans around the world are paying tribute by listening to a large collection of songs. The numbers show a significant increase in audio and video streams.
A comparison of two days shows a substantial jump in streaming activity. The total number of streams rose sharply, with a large gain in the US and globally. Certain songs are leading this trend, with significant growth in streaming numbers.
Further information about this trend is available, including specifics about the songs that are being streamed the most.
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Category: parks Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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