- Country music legend Dolly Parton’s rendition of “Bound to Ride” has been released as the first track following her death on 25 August, aged 80, serving as part of an upcoming tribute album celebrating the Stanley Brothers.
- Recorded in 2022 as a precaution against Covid-19, Parton’s vocals on the traditional song are accompanied by the First Ladies of Bluegrass, an all-female supergroup featuring prominent musicians such as Alison Brown and Molly Tuttle.
- Producer Garry West revealed his team were shocked by the quality of Parton's recording, describing her submission as the full Dolly and noting that she significantly over-delivered.
- The legendary singer passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center following a brief battle with cancer and was laid to rest in a private family funeral service on 28 August.
- In a recent interview on CBS Mornings, Parton's sister Stella paid tribute to her sister's optimism and preparation, whilst explaining why the family opted not to disclose the specific type of cancer she had.
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