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Published on 2026-11-11
“Torn” is a brand-new song, a duet between Bono and the late global icon Dolly Parton, and the final track on Carnaval De Luz, the 16th studio album from U2, set for release this Friday, November 13, 2026, on Island Records.
Co-written by U2, Parton and Johnny McDaid, “Torn” is a tender country song detailing broken family ties that holds wider resonances. Parton recorded the song in Nashville, Tennessee, in June this year, making it her final recorded vocal performance prior to her passing on August 25, 2026. “Torn” is produced by Jacknife Lee and also features Daniel Lanois playing pedal steel.
Ahead of the track's release on November 13, a Country Version titled “Torn” (Kent Wells Version) will receive an exclusive Country Radio World Premiere, airing all day on Thursday, November 12, via all major radio broadcast media companies including iHeart, Cumulus, Audacy, Beasley, Summit, Townsquare, and SiriusXM The Highway, Prime Country, and Y2Country, as well as the Music Choice platform.
Dolly's most recent label partner, Big Machine Records, will represent, service, and promote “Torn” (Kent Wells Version).
Carnaval De Luz, U2's 16th studio album, will be released November 13, 2026, on Island Records. For more information, visit U2's official website and Dolly Parton's official website.
Release Date: November 13, 2026
Country Radio World Premiere: November 12, 2026
Album: Carnaval De Luz
Record Label: Island Records
SONGWRITING
Music by Dolly Parton, U2 and Johnny McDaid
Lyrics by Dolly Parton, Bono and Johnny McDaid
PERFORMERS
Dolly Parton and Bono – Vocals
The Edge – Vocals and Guitar
Adam Clayton – Bass Guitar
Larry Mullen Jr. – Drums
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Jacknife Lee
Co-Produced by Kent Wells
Executive Producer: Scott Borchetta
Engineered by Duncan Stewart
Tracking Engineer: Joel McKenney
Assistant Engineers: Joy Willis and Kevin Willis
DOLLY PARTON VOCALS
Produced by Kent Wells
Engineered by Joel McKenney
ADDITIONAL RECORDING CREDITS
Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge at Mix L.A. (Tarzana, CA)
Keyboards, Additional Guitar and Programming – Jacknife Lee
Pedal Steel – Daniel Lanois
Acoustic Guitar – Kent Wells
Additional Electric Guitar – Derek Wells
Steel Guitar – Scotty Sanders
Additional Drums/Percussion – Nir Z.
Additional Bass Guitar – Glenn Worf
Keyboards – Dane Bryant
Recorded at Blackbird Studios, Nashville
Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, Nashville, TN
U2 – Carnaval De Luz Album Announcement
Dolly Parton – Official “Torn” Announcement
