Feb 19, 1981

Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" is certified gold

Mar 5, 1981

Kenny Rogers swipes the trophy for Favorite Male Musical Performer, and "Lady" earns Favorite New Song during the People's Choice Awards on CBS-TV.  Dolly Parton takes Favorite Theme Song From A Motion Picture, for "9 To 5"

Mar 6, 1981

"9 To 5 And Odd Jobs" becomes Dolly Parton's fifth gold album

Mar 13, 1981

RCA releases Dolly Parton's "But You Know I Love You"

Mar 31, 1981

Dolly Parton performs "9 To 5" on the Oscar awards, which were postponed 24 hours following the shooting of president Ronald Reagan. Sissy Spacek wins the Best Actress award for portraying Loretta Lynn in "Coal Miner's Daughter"

Apr 30, 1981

Dolly Parton wins Top Female Vocalist in the 16th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, televised by NBC from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium

Sep 11, 1981

"I'm beggin' Dolly's Parton if I'm hurtin' Charley's Pride": Warner/Curb releases The Bellamy Brothers' "You're My Favorite Star" with references to Farrah Fawcett, Brigitte Bardot, Elvis Presley and Sophia Loren

Dec 19, 1981

Dolly Parton records "Single Women"

Jan 9, 1982

Dolly Parton records "Heartbreak Express"

Jan 12, 1982

Dolly Parton grabs three Grammy nominations, including one for the pop Song of the Year for "9 To 5"