9 to 5

Dolly Parton released this studio album in November 1980 through RCA Records to ride the wave of her massive hit single from the comedy film 9 to 5. The record arrived just months after the movie premiered with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Parton herself, capitalizing on a cultural moment that celebrated working-class women. Porter Wagoner produced the sessions, blending Parton's sharp storytelling with bright, radio-ready country-pop arrangements that defined the era.

The twelve-track collection expands on the film's themes of workplace struggle and female empowerment without relying solely on the movie tie-in. Parton penned original songs like Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Hard Candy Christmas, creating a cohesive narrative about daily life. While some database entries confuse this release with other artists or later reissues, the core album remains a distinct body of work that stands apart as a standalone statement on resilience. [edit]