Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046
Summary
Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a short battle with cancer. She left behind an unreleased song called "My Place in History," which is stored in a locked box to be opened on what would have been her 100th birthday in 2046.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton passed away at 80 after a brief cancer fight.
- She chose the song "If We Never Meet Again" for her funeral, a favorite from her father.
- Parton requested a small, private funeral with only close family.
- Her nephew said she wished to be buried in soft cotton.
- The unreleased song "My Place in History" was recorded in 2015.
- The song is sealed in a box at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and will be opened in 2046.
- The box even includes a CD player so people can listen to the song decades later.
- The Broadway musical about her life, "Dolly: A True Original Musical," will start previews in December 2026 as planned.
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