Dolly Parton Earns Her Highest Charting Album Ever with 'Rockstar': 'Wow, This Is a Big Thrill!'

Parton's 49th solo album 'Rockstar' was released on Nov. 17

What can't Dolly Parton do?

After releasing her 49th solo album — Rockstar — earlier this month, the country legend, 77, has broken a new record.

Rockstar, which opened at the No. 3 spot, marks Parton's highest charting album ever on the Billboard 200 charts.

"Wow, this is a big thrill!" Parton said in a statement. "I owe a thank you to the fans who have always been there for me. Their support made this achievement possible. I’d also like to thank my producer Kent Wells, all the wonderful artists, musicians, and engineers who brought their talents to this project."

Prior to the release of her latest LP, the "9 to 5" musician had only earned two top 10 titles, only climbing to the No. 6 spot on the charts.

She initially entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 alongside Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris with their 1987 collaborative album Trio and then returned to it in 2014 with her 44th solo album Blue Smoke.

Rockstar is also Parton's biggest debut week ever and biggest sales week in 30 years, according to a press release. The album debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Rock Albums, Billboard Top Rock & Alternative Albums,  Billboard Top Country Albums, Billboard Top Album Sales, Billboard Top Current Album Sales, and Billboard Independent Albums charts, as well as No. 2 on Billboard Vinyl Albums and #2 on Billboard Tastemaker Albums charts.

The Grammy winner unveiled her latest album Rockstar on Nov. 17, and the 30-track set features both covers and original songs as well as collaborations with artists including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Pink, Brandi Carlile, Melissa Etheridge and Sting, among others.

Related: Dolly Parton Wears Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniform as She Performs Her Hits During Thanksgiving Game Halftime

Rockstar follows Parton's 2022 LP Run, Rose, Run and comes just a year after the hitmaker was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Last year, the "Coat of Many Colors" artist spoke to PEOPLE about being inspired to create a rock album — both for herself and for husband of nearly 57 years, Carl Thomas Dean, a lifelong rock fan.

"I'm doing the rock 'n' roll album because of him," she said. "I had often thought about doing a rock 'n' roll album for him with his favorite songs. And so when this all came about, I decided that I am gonna go ahead and do it. … It was just the perfect storm. OK, it's time."

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Following the release of Rockstar, Parton performed her hits during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.

On Nov. 23, she took the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show where she performed her beloved classic "Jolene," before transitioning to her hit "9 to 5." She also performed her cover of Queen's "We Are the Champions."

During her set, Parton sported her own version of the Cowboys' cheerleader uniform, featuring a white vest with blue stars, a chest-baring blue crop top, and white shorts. The ensemble gave the illusion of a bare midriff, however her stomach was actually covered by bedazzled mesh — including a crystal star over her belly button.

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