# Dolly Parton's Final Recording With U2

> Dolly Parton recorded her last song with U2 on the new album.
- Title: Dolly Parton's Final Recording With U2 · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Dolly Parton recorded her last song with U2 on the new album. Dolly Parton recorded her final vocal for U2's 'Torn' on the album Carnaval de Luz, released…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dolly-parton-final-recording-bono-u2-torn-interview-1235630774
- Author: Brian Hiatt
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:59:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, u2, carnaval de luz, bono, torn, november 13, 2026
## Dolly Parton's Final Recording
Dolly Parton recorded her vocal for 'Torn' on U2's new album Carnaval de Luz, released November 13, 2026.
## Bono's Interview
Bono said Dolly Parton recorded 'Torn' in June after becoming ill, and he could not listen to it now.
## Bono's Initial Approach
Bono first contacted Dolly Parton for a side project inspired by Irish folk music, but she said it was too Irish for her.
## Song Collaboration
Dolly Parton and Bono rewrote 'Torn' with Johnny McDaid to focus on a mother watching her family split apart.
## Dolly Parton's Reaction
Dolly Parton approved the final mix of 'Torn' and was proud of her vocal recording.
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton recorded her final vocal for U2's 'Torn' on the album Carnaval de Luz, released November 13, 2026.