NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMDJ) — Country music legend Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance is being heard for the first time as part of a new collaboration with rock band U2.
The song, titled “Torn,” features Parton singing alongside U2 frontman Bono. A special country version, co-produced by Kent Wells, made its radio debut Thursday, November 12.
Parton recorded her vocals in Nashville in June, just two months before her death on August 25 at the age of 80.
The song, co-written by Parton, U2 and Johnny McDaid, explores broken family relationships and the emotional struggles caused by division among loved ones.
The recording was produced by Jacknife Lee and features Daniel Lanois on pedal steel guitar.
“Torn” serves as the closing track on U2’s 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz, scheduled for release Friday, November 13.
Big Machine Records is handling promotion and distribution of the special country version to radio stations.





