Dolly Parton joined U2 for Torn on November 13
Published on 11/15/2026 at 11:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Dolly Parton joined U2 for Torn on November 13, 2026, when the song appeared on U2’s album Carnaval De Luz. The collaboration pairs Parton’s vocals and songwriting with Bono and the Irish rock band.
Dolly Parton’s Torn joins U2’s Carnaval De Luz
Parton and Bono share vocals on Torn, which was co-written by Parton, U2 and Johnny McDaid. Her November 13, 2026 announcement identifies Carnaval De Luz as U2’s album and names Island Records as its label.
The song is presented as a collaboration rather than a Dolly Parton solo release. Its country framing places Parton’s voice at the center, while the credits pair Jacknife Lee’s production with Daniel Lanois on pedal steel. Billboard’s Friday Music Guide included the pairing among the week’s new releases.
Dolly Parton’s country songwriting meets U2’s rock sound
Parton’s musical identity is rooted in country songwriting, but her catalog also reaches pop, bluegrass and gospel. The Country Music Hall of Fame biography lists Jolene, I Will Always Love You and Coat of Many Colors among her signature works.
That range gives Torn a clear place in the collaboration. Parton’s country authorship supplies the song’s genre frame, while the credits identify The Edge on guitar, Adam Clayton on bass and Larry Mullen Jr. on drums. The U2 release page also places Parton’s contribution in Nashville’s recording tradition.
Dolly Parton: what fans in the US need to know
- Torn appeared on U2’s Carnaval De Luz, released on November 13, 2026.
- The album was released on Island Records, with Dolly Parton credited on the song alongside U2 and Bono.
- Parton’s contribution was recorded in Nashville and combines country songwriting with U2’s rock instrumentation.
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Dolly Parton: frequently asked questions
Which U2 album features Dolly Parton on Torn?
U2’s Carnaval De Luz features Dolly Parton on Torn, released on November 13, 2026. The track is credited as a duet with Bono.
When was Dolly Parton’s Torn released?
Torn was released on November 13, 2026, as part of U2’s Carnaval De Luz on Island Records.
What kind of music is Dolly Parton known for?
Dolly Parton is known primarily for country music, with a catalog that also includes pop, bluegrass and gospel work. Her catalog includes Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
