
Dolly’s Secret Song Hidden in Dollywood
By: Brian Zwerner
Feb 9, 2025
Country music icon Dolly Parton has a secret. A song, penned in 2015 for the opening of Dollywood's DreamMore resort, is currently locked away in a vault, not to be heard until 2045. Yes, you read that correctly – a musical time capsule!
Parton envisioned the song as a legacy project, a special moment tied to the resort's grand opening. While the details of the song's content remain shrouded in mystery, the story of its creation and delayed release is already captivating fans.
In a 2022 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Parton revealed the unusual circumstances surrounding the song's entombment. Her team, she explained, convinced her to record the track, secure it in a vault, and then, quite literally, throw away the key. The image of Dolly Parton tossing a key into the abyss adds a touch of playful intrigue to the whole affair.
The burning question on everyone's mind: Will the Queen of Country be present to unveil this musical treasure in 2045? While the future remains uncertain, fans are already buzzing with anticipation, hoping to witness this unique piece of music history unfold. Until then, the secret song remains locked away, a testament to Parton's enduring creativity and penchant for the unexpected.