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Dolly Parton's New Song Surfaces Posthumously
9 Sep
Summary
- New Dolly Parton song released posthumously features all-female bluegrass group.
- The track is part of an album celebrating The Stanley Brothers.
- Another unreleased Dolly Parton song is locked away until 2046.
A posthumous release of new music from Dolly Parton has emerged, nearly two weeks after her passing.
"Bound to Ride," a collaboration with The First Ladies of Bluegrass, was released on September 9th. This track is featured on the upcoming album "Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers," set for release on October 16th.
Parton recorded her vocal part for "Bound to Ride" remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to a song originally released by The Stanley Brothers in 1964. The dynamic collaboration also includes contributions from prominent female bluegrass musicians.
This release highlights Parton's deep connection to bluegrass music, a genre she grew up with and frequently revisited throughout her career. "Where the Soul Never Dies" will also feature other notable artists covering Stanley Brothers classics.
Fans are also aware of another unreleased song, "My Place in History," written by Parton in 2015. This song is sealed in a lockbox at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and is scheduled for unveiling on January 19, 2046.
