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

The band's 16th studio record, celebrating 50 years together, releases on November 13.

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]

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