Dolly Parton’s Final Recorded Vocals Featured on New U2 Track “Torn”
It looks like Dolly Parton left one more gift of song for the world. The late country icon will feature on U2’s newly announced album, Carnaval De Luz, dueting with Bono on the closing track “Torn.”
A press release for the album says Parton’s contribution “sadly turned out to be her last recorded vocal performance.” Described as “a tender country song detailing broken family ties…,” “Torn” was co-written by U2, Parton, and Johnny McDaid.
Following Parton’s passing in August, U2 shared a drawing of the singer with what appeared to be a poem written over it and the caption, “Every heart is torn.” It now seems evident those words (below) are in fact lyrics to “Torn.” We’ll find out for sure when Carnaval De Luz releases on November 13th, 2026.
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