Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046

Dolly Parton planned the music for her final farewell, left a secret song for 2046 and asked that her Broadway musical move forward after her death.

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Dolly Parton secret song won't be heard until 2046

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Dolly Parton secret song won't be heard until 2045

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Dolly Parton locked away a song the world won't hear until 2045

Country LivingCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Left Behind Hundreds of Unreleased Songs—Including One Sealed Until 2046

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The Christian PostRight· Aug 28, 2026

Dolly Parton's surprise for fans that will be locked away for another 20 years

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Dolly Parton Recorded Secret Song to Be Locked Away Until Her 100th Birthday

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Dolly Parton set to release never-before-heard song — two decades after her death

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