The entertainment industry and the world at large lost a true icon this week, as Dolly Parton sadly passed away at the age of 80. A beloved singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, Parton has been widely mourned by fans and celebrities alike. While the star is no longer with us, her impact will surely continue to be felt, especially since she still has art that hasn’t been shared. For a little while now, it’s been known that Parton has a “secret song” that’s still in the vault and, after her death, it’s hard not to think about her discussing it.
During her lifetime, Parton had several myths or legends that swirl around her life and career, and she answered some questions on that front during an interview on The Tonight Show a few years ago. One of the queries that Fallon posed to her was the assertion that she had a tune locked away in a vault of sorts that wouldn’t be released until the 2040s. Parton confirmed that to be true, and her comments on not being around to hear it are incredibly bittersweet. Take a look:
