# Dolly Parton's Country Version of U2 Duet Released

> Dolly Parton releases traditional country take on U2's 'Torn' for their new album.
- Title: Dolly Parton's Country Version of U2 Duet Released · NME
- Summary: Dolly Parton releases traditional country take on U2's 'Torn' for their new album.
- Keywords: dolly parton, torn, carnaval de luz, country music, bono, the edge, snow patrol, jimmy mcdaid, daniel lanois, jacknife lee, nme
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/check-out-dolly-parton-country-version-new-u2-duet-torn-3975905
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:36:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, u2, torn, carnaval de luz, country music, bono, the edge, snow patrol, jimmy mcdaid, daniel lanois, jacknife lee, nme
## Dolly Parton and U2 collaborate
Dolly Parton recorded a traditional country version of U2's song Torn for their new album Carnaval De Luz.
## Album release date
U2's 16th studio album Carnaval De Luz releases November 13 with Dolly Parton's vocal contribution.
## Alternative country version
A traditional country version of Torn was premiered on US country radio November 12.
## Bono explains collaboration
Bono said U2 worked with Dolly Parton after she suggested a song called Torn for a different direction.
## Song's political theme
The song explores family relationships fractured by political disagreements across the world.
## Dolly Parton's recording timeline
Dolly Parton recorded her contribution in Nashville in June, two months before her death on August 25.
## U2's upcoming tour
U2 prepares for their 2027 world stadium tour with Wolf Alice supporting in Europe and Latin America.
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton recorded a traditional country version of U2's 'Torn' for their album Carnaval De Luz, released November 13.