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Dolly Parton Teams up with Miley, Lainey, Queen Latifah, Reba on Song
Dolly Parton and female collaborators re-recorded the 1977 song to support pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- On Friday, January 16, 2026, Dolly Parton released a new version of `Light of a Clear Blue Morning` featuring Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, Lainey Wilson and Miley Cyrus, with proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- Framed as a celebration of her 80th birthday, Parton said the 1976 song originated during a time she needed hope and described it as her 'song of deliverance' after splitting from Porter Wagoner, adding, `This time around, I've invited some very special women, some real shining lights.`
- Produced by Dolly Parton and Kent Wells, the track was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, and the music video features David Foster on piano with The Christ Church Choir providing background vocals.
- Parton will not attend the tribute concert at The Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, January 17, and a spokesperson insisted she had `never` planned to be at the event.
- After postponing a Las Vegas residency last year, Dolly Parton is receiving treatments near Vanderbilt University Medical Center and advancing projects like Songteller Hotel and Threads: My Songs in Symphony this year.
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Happy birthday, Dolly! Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameIt’s Dolly Parton’s birthday, but she is giving her gift to the world. The country icon is turning 80 on January 19 and to mark the momentous occasion, she has shared a new version of her classic song “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” The new take on the hit features Parton dueting with Lainey Wilson, her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire. "Yo…
Dolly Parton rerecords Light of a Clear Blue Morning with 'very special women'
Dolly Parton has released a new version of her song Light of a Clear Blue Morning which she recorded with a group of "very special women" including Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, Lainey Wilson and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus.
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