Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-26 · via Billboard

Dolly Parton's Final Musical Wishes: A Family Hymn and a Century-Delayed Track

The late country icon had selected the gospel hymn 'If We Never Meet Again' for her funeral, a song that held special meaning as her father's favorite. She also left an unreleased recording to be unveiled on her 100th birthday in 2046. Her representatives confirmed a private service for immediate family.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Dolly Parton Chose Her Funeral Song More Than a Decade Ago & Left an Unreleased Song to Be Heard in 2046.” Browse more stories.