U2 announces new album featuring late Dolly Parton's final vocal performance

The short version

• U2 announced their 16th studio album, 'Carnaval De Luz,' scheduled for release on November 13.[ABC News · Billboard]
• The album marks the band's 50th anniversary and is their first record of new material in nine years.[ABC News · Billboard]
• The closing track, 'Torn,' includes the final vocal recording of the late country singer Dolly Parton.[Billboard]

Key facts

• U2 will release their 16th studio album, 'Carnaval De Luz,' on November 13, marking 50 years as a band.[ABC News · Billboard]
• The album features Dolly Parton's final vocal recording on the closing duet track, 'Torn.'[ABC News · Billboard]
• Dolly Parton co-wrote 'Torn' alongside U2 and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid.[ABC News · Billboard]
• Producer Garret 'Jacknife' Lee stated that Parton approved the final mix of her performance.[ABC News]

Sources

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• U2 to Mark 50 Years As a Band With New Album ‘Carnaval De Luz,’ Featuring Dolly Parton’s Final VocalsBillboard
• Dolly Parton's final vocal recording to appear on U2's new album 'Carnaval de Luz'ABC News - Top Stories
• Bono Says Dolly Parton ‘Sang Her Heart Out’ for Her Final Recording With U2Billboard
• U2's new album 'Carnaval De Luz,' out in November, will feature Dolly Parton on a songABC News - Entertainment