Overview
- The single, released Sept. 9, 2026, is credited to Dolly Parton & The First Ladies of Bluegrass and is billed as the lead track from the Compass Records tribute album Where the Soul Never Dies due Oct. 16, 2026.
- Parton recorded her vocal alone in her home studio around 2022 during a COVID surge while the First Ladies of Bluegrass laid down the backing track separately, a production choice confirmed by multiple outlets.
- Producers Alison Brown and Garry West praised Parton’s performance, saying she exceeded expectations and sent back a full, spirited vocal that included ad‑libs and spoken introductions of the musicians.
- The estate and collaborators say this release is part of a managed legacy plan that includes at least one deliberate unreleased song, “My Place in History,” locked for unveiling on Jan. 19, 2046, under Parton’s instructions.
- The tribute album pairs Parton’s return to her mountain and bluegrass roots with contributions from artists such as Willie Nelson, Billy Strings and Jamey Johnson and is expected to further shape how her catalog and public projects are stewarded going forward.