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U2's Bono remembers teaming up with Dolly Parton for "Torn," her final recording

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U2's Bono remembers teaming up with Dolly Parton for "Torn," her final recording. (2026, November 13). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/u2s-bono-remembers-teaming-up-with-dolly-parton-for-torn-her-final-recording/

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U2's Bono reflects on collaborating with country star Dolly Parton on the song "Torn," which served as her final recording before her death in August. Anthony Mason discusses the recording with the band during an episode of his podcast, Alchemy. The report focuses on the collaborative history between the rock band and the country musician leading up to Parton's passing.
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CBS NewsThis outlet13 Nov

U2's Bono reflects on collaborating with country star Dolly Parton on the song "Torn," which served as her final recording before her death in August. Anthony Mason discusses the recording with the band during an episode of his podcast, Alchemy. The report focuses on the collaborative history between the rock band and the country musician leading up to Parton's passing.

U2's Bono remembers teaming up with Dolly Parton for "Torn," her final recording (this article)
ABC News (AU)12 Nov

This report details the collaboration between U2 and Dolly Parton on the song "Torn," which serves as the closing track on U2's 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz. Parton recorded her vocals in Nashville in June 2026, less than three months before her death from cancer at the age of 80. The narrative focuses on the emotional shock of the recording becoming her final performance and the creative process of adapting…

How U2 recruited Dolly Parton for posthumous duet Torn →
Global News13 Nov

U2’s new album, Carnaval De Luz, features a final recorded vocal performance by Dolly Parton on the closing track, a duet titled "Torn." Recorded in Nashville in June of this year, the country song explores broken family ties and was co-written by the band, Parton, and Johnny McDaid. The report highlights the emotional significance of the collaboration, noting that Parton approved the final mix before her death on…

Dolly Parton and U2’s duet ‘Torn’ released as singer’s final recorded song →
Toronto Sun13 Nov

U2’s new album, Carnaval De Luz, features the track "Torn," which includes the final recorded vocal performance of country music icon Dolly Parton before her death in August at age 80. Recorded in Nashville in June, the song was co-written by U2 and Johnny McDaid and explores themes of broken family ties. The report highlights the emotional weight of the collaboration, featuring a personal note from Parton to Bono…

Dolly Parton’s last song released, a duet with U2 recorded weeks before her death →

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“While both articles discuss the same song, they describe different aspects of the event: Article A focuses on the release and description of the song, while Article B focuses on Bono's recollection and interview about the recording.”

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U2's Bono remembers teaming up with Dolly Parton for "Torn,"
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Anthony Mason PERSON · 1× Dolly Parton PERSON · 1× Parton PERSON · 1×

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Anthony Mason spoke with the band about the recording in his podcast "Alchemy."
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There's new music from beloved country star Dolly Parton, who died in August. asserted
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Parton collaborated with U2 on "Torn," her final recording before her death. asserted
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Anthony Mason spoke with the band about the recording in his podcast "Alchemy." asserted
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