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Coffee Break: 9 to 5

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

September 25, 2026

Portrait taken on September 12, 1983 in Paris shows US singer Dolly Parton. Parton began her career in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly. Described as a "country legend", Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Portrait taken on September 12, 1983 in Paris shows US singer Dolly Parton. Parton began her career in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly. Described as a "country legend", Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images) -/AFP via Getty Images

With the recent passing of Dolly Parton, fans have been clamoring to make September 25 an official holiday. Why? Because when written out numerically, the date is 9/25. Get it? 9 TO 5!

The Current will be celebrating with special songs throughout the day, and let’s join in on the fun by creating a 9 to 5 day celebration for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Dolly Parton songs would you like to hear to celebrate 9 to 5 day?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Dolly Parton- Don't Think Twice
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris- After the Gold Rush
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton - Her and the Car and the Mobile Home
Dolly Parton- The Bargain Store
Dolly Parton- Daddy Come and Get Me
Dolly Parton- Just Because I'm a Woman
Dolly Parton- Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That