Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton's Final Song Sealed Until 2046
Dolly Parton recorded one more song but did not release it right away.
She chose to keep the song hidden in a special time capsule.
The time capsule is at Dollywood.
People are expected to hear the song in 2046.
That is many years after Parton's reported death at age 80.
Nobody knows exactly what the song sounds like yet.
Fans will have to wait until the planned release date.
The hidden song is being treated as a final musical surprise from Parton.
Dolly Parton recorded a song intended for release long after her lifetime.
She placed the recording in a special time capsule at Dollywood.
Parton reportedly wanted the song to remain unheard until 2046.
The recording has not been publicly released and remains sealed.
The planned posthumous release has gained new significance following Parton's reported death at age 80.
- Who
- Dolly Parton recorded and preserved the song.
- What
- A song was sealed in a time capsule for later release.
- When
- The song is intended to be heard in 2046.
- Where
- The recording is stored at Dollywood.
- Why
- Parton wanted the recording to remain unheard until a much later date.
- Artist
- Dolly Parton
- Recording
- One unreleased song
- Storage
- A special time capsule at Dollywood
- Planned release
- 2046
- Current status
- The recording remains sealed
- Reported age at death
- 80