A Dolly Parton song is waiting to be unearthed — in 2045

In 2045, a previously unreleased song by Dolly Parton may finally be unveiled, despite her death. Parton revealed in multiple interviews that she had hidden a song called "My Place in History" in a time capsule at her Dollywood resort in Tennessee. She intended for it to be opened around the 100th anniversary of her birth in either late 2045 or 2046.

Parton expressed regret over the song's potential obscurity, as she had wished for it to be heard. She also mentioned that she had written "hundreds, if not thousands" of songs, many of which remain unreleased. Parton's estate would have to handle the rights issues, but her plan could ensure a continuous flow of her music for years to come.

Tina Tallon, an AI and music composition professor, explained that Parton's use of a "click track" could allow musicians to sync their performances to her pre-recorded vocals. This would enable her artistic vision to be preserved while also inviting collaboration in the future.