U2 Reveals Posthumous Dolly Parton Duet Amid Ongoing Estate Legal Dispute

An upcoming U2 album will feature a posthumous collaboration with Dolly Parton as her estate remains locked in a bitter legal battle with her nephew.

What's new · 3d agoU2 announced that Dolly Parton will posthumously appear on their upcoming sixteenth album with a duet.

U2 has announced that a posthumous vocal feature from the late country music star Dolly Parton will appear on their upcoming sixteenth studio album. Meanwhile, the legal fallout surrounding Parton's estate continues following a restraining order granted against her nephew and former security head, Bryan Seaver. Despite the contentious estate battle involving alleged intimidation and extortion attempts, members of the Parton family have rejected claims of a wider family feud.

• U2 frontman Bono stated he cannot listen to the posthumous duet recorded shortly before the singer passed away.
• The estate secured a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver following allegations of obscene and deliberate threats.
• Bryan Seaver previously posted a video message to the public announcing the musician's death.
• Dolly Parton's sister publicly rejected reports suggesting a broader rift within the family.

Written before 2 later updates from the outlets covering this story.

Timeline

1. Aug 25Bryan Seaver announced Dolly Parton's death in a video message.
2. Sep 23A judge granted a restraining order against Bryan Seaver over alleged threats to the estate.
3. Sep 24Dolly Parton's sister denied reports of a wider family feud stemming from the legal row.
4. Sep 25U2 revealed that Dolly Parton recorded a posthumous vocal feature for their forthcoming album.

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Covered by 6 outlets

• The IndependentBono ‘can’t listen’ to Dolly Parton duet recorded just before her death4d ago · open ↗
• RTÉU2's new album features Bono duet with Dolly Parton5d ago · open ↗
• The GuardianU2 announce new album Carnaval de Luz, featuring final recording by Dolly Parton5d ago · open ↗

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