People reports that ‘Bound to Ride,’ recorded by Dolly Parton with the First Ladies of Bluegrass, has been released following the country legend’s death.
The recording dates to 2022 and appears on an upcoming Stanley Brothers tribute album due in October.
The Dolly Parton Discography — Music archive: “The single’s release marks Dolly’s first posthumous release.” Source
Parade — Entertainment: “Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song officially released.” Source
Echotitbits take: Posthumous releases can extend an artist’s catalogue while also raising questions about estate curation and artistic intent. In this case, the recording was completed years before Parton’s death.
Source: People — 2026-09-11 — https://people.com/dolly-parton-first-posthumous-song-bound-to-ride-12115377
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