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\n Related: <\/span>Dolly Parton’s Health Struggles: Everything She Shared Before Her Death<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDolly Parton was open about her health issues before she died at the age of 80 in August 2026. In September 2025, Parton surprised fans when she missed a scheduled visit to her Dollywood theme park to celebrate the new Night Flight Expedition Ride. Instead, the country singer appeared in a prerecorded video message played [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Parton\u2019s lasting impact includes a brand new song, intended to be her last, though fans will have to wait another 20 years for the time capsule to be opened and to hear it.<\/p>\n
Scroll down to read all about Parton\u2019s parting track:<\/p>\n
What Is Dolly Parton\u2019s Last Song About?<\/h2>\n
Parton recorded \u201cMy Place in History\u201d in 2015, the same year the DreamMore Resort & Spa opened. Presumably from the title, it is a reflection on Parton\u2019s history-making career as a musician, philanthropist and entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
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\n Related: <\/span>Barack Obama and More Stars React to Dolly Parton\u2019s Death at 80<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tHollywood is in mourning following the death of country music icon and actress Dolly Parton. \u201cA rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that made us all feel [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where Is the Recording of Dolly Parton\u2019s Last Song?<\/h2>\n
The recording of \u201cMy Place in History,\u201d locked inside a chestnut box, is on display in the lobby of the DreamMore Resort & Spa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis chestnut \u2018Dream Box\u2019 is a repository of Dolly\u2019s memories and wishes for the future. It will not be opened until Dolly\u2019s 100th birthday on January 19, 2046,\u201d a gold engraved plaque displayed alongside the box reads, per a photo published by Business Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Dream Box itself is a tribute to her original mentor and uncle, Bill Owens<\/strong>, who has worked tirelessly to preserve the American Chestnut tree,\u201d the plaque says.<\/p>\nIt adds, \u201cAs a final tribute, Dolly has placed a song which she has written to be released as her last. Entitled, \u2018My Place in History,\u2019 only Dolly knows its melody and content until 2046.\u201d<\/p>\n
What Has Dolly Parton Said About the Song?<\/h2>\n
In her 2020 book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics<\/em>, the \u201cJolene\u201d hitmaker wrote of the unheard track, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I want to live to be 100 or not. But you never know. I might, and if I do, I\u2019m going to be at that opening.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThere\u2019s no telling what music is going to be by then. Hopefully, it will play and the whole thing ain\u2019t rotted,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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\n Related: <\/span>Barack Obama and More Stars React to Dolly Parton\u2019s Death at 80<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tHollywood is in mourning following the death of country music icon and actress Dolly Parton. \u201cA rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that made us all feel [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where Is the Recording of Dolly Parton\u2019s Last Song?<\/h2>\n
The recording of \u201cMy Place in History,\u201d locked inside a chestnut box, is on display in the lobby of the DreamMore Resort & Spa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis chestnut \u2018Dream Box\u2019 is a repository of Dolly\u2019s memories and wishes for the future. It will not be opened until Dolly\u2019s 100th birthday on January 19, 2046,\u201d a gold engraved plaque displayed alongside the box reads, per a photo published by Business Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Dream Box itself is a tribute to her original mentor and uncle, Bill Owens<\/strong>, who has worked tirelessly to preserve the American Chestnut tree,\u201d the plaque says.<\/p>\nIt adds, \u201cAs a final tribute, Dolly has placed a song which she has written to be released as her last. Entitled, \u2018My Place in History,\u2019 only Dolly knows its melody and content until 2046.\u201d<\/p>\n
What Has Dolly Parton Said About the Song?<\/h2>\n
In her 2020 book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics<\/em>, the \u201cJolene\u201d hitmaker wrote of the unheard track, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I want to live to be 100 or not. But you never know. I might, and if I do, I\u2019m going to be at that opening.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThere\u2019s no telling what music is going to be by then. Hopefully, it will play and the whole thing ain\u2019t rotted,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Dream Box itself is a tribute to her original mentor and uncle, Bill Owens<\/strong>, who has worked tirelessly to preserve the American Chestnut tree,\u201d the plaque says.<\/p>\n It adds, \u201cAs a final tribute, Dolly has placed a song which she has written to be released as her last. Entitled, \u2018My Place in History,\u2019 only Dolly knows its melody and content until 2046.\u201d<\/p>\n In her 2020 book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics<\/em>, the \u201cJolene\u201d hitmaker wrote of the unheard track, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I want to live to be 100 or not. But you never know. I might, and if I do, I\u2019m going to be at that opening.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no telling what music is going to be by then. Hopefully, it will play and the whole thing ain\u2019t rotted,\u201d she added.<\/p>\nWhat Has Dolly Parton Said About the Song?<\/h2>\n
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