Why is U2’s Dolly Parton duet trending?
U2's duet with Dolly Parton, 'Torn,' is trending as it marks her final recorded vocal performance. The song, released on their new album, Carnaval De Luz, is a tender country song about broken family ties.
What happened
- 12 Nov, 06:30 UTC
The country version of 'Torn' premieres on radio. [1]
- 13 Nov, 06:30 UTC
The full album, Carnaval De Luz, featuring 'Torn,' is released. [1]
- 25 Aug, 06:30 UTC
Dolly Parton passes away, three months after recording 'Torn.' [3]
What you need to know
The song 'Torn' is a duet between Bono and Dolly Parton, released on U2's new album, Carnaval De Luz. [1]
Dolly Parton recorded 'Torn' in Nashville, Tennessee, in June 2026, making it her final recorded vocal performance. [1]
The song is about broken family ties and was co-written by U2, Dolly Parton, and Johnny McDaid. [1]
The full extent of Dolly Parton's influence on the song and its reception by fans is not yet known.
Background
U2's new album, Carnaval De Luz, features a duet with Dolly Parton titled 'Torn.' The song is a tender country song about broken family ties and was co-written by U2, Dolly Parton, and Johnny McDaid. [1]
Dolly Parton recorded 'Torn' in Nashville, Tennessee, in June 2026, making it her final recorded vocal performance. The song was released on November 13, 2026, on the album Carnaval De Luz. [1]
A country version of 'Torn,' titled 'Torn' (Kent Wells Version), will premiere on radio on November 12, 2026. The song was produced by Jacknife Lee and features Daniel Lanois on pedal steel guitar. [1]
Questions people ask
Is 'Torn' Dolly Parton's final recorded vocal performance?
Yes, 'Torn' is Dolly Parton's final recorded vocal performance. She recorded the song in June 2026, three months before her death on August 25, 2026. [1]
Who co-wrote 'Torn'?
'Torn' was co-written by U2, Dolly Parton, and Johnny McDaid. [1]
When will the full album, Carnaval De Luz, be released?
The full album, Carnaval De Luz, featuring 'Torn,' will be released on November 13, 2026. [1]
Where this came from
[1] dollyparton.com
U2 & Dolly Parton, "Torn," The Final Song Dolly Recorded World Premieres Thursday, Nov. 12
Preview image from dollyparton.com
[2] fox17.com
Dolly Parton’s final vocal recording to appear on U2 album
Preview image from fox17.com
[4] pitchfork.com
Hear U2’s Posthumous Dolly Parton Duet
Preview image from pitchfork.com
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