Dolly Parton's final vocal recording appears on U2's new album Carnaval de Luz, releasing on 13 November. The track is a duet with Bono titled "Torn," recorded in June before Parton's death in August at age 80. The song marks the conclusion of her seven-decade career and represents a significant posthumous release, as Parton recorded it whilst ill but ensured she was well enough to deliver a complete vocal performance.

The track was co-written by Bono, Parton, and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid. Bono initially approached Parton about collaborating on an Irish folk-inspired side project, which she politely declined as "a little too Irish." Parton instead offered "Torn," and Bono and McDaid subsequently rewrote the lyrics to focus on a mother witnessing her family's separation. Parton approved the final mix before her death, and producer Garret "Jacknife" Lee confirmed she was "thrilled" with the recording. The arrangement features pedal steel from Daniel Lanois and drums from U2's Larry Mullen Jr., inspired by Bob Dylan's "Most of the Time."