Dolly Parton just released a new version of Light from a clear blue morning in collaboration with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson and Queen Latifah.
For those who are not at home, Light from a clear blue morning is recorded in the 79-year-old American singer-songwriter and actress New harvest… First meeting album, released in 1977.
A new version of Parton’s 1977 hit will be released on Friday, January 16, 2026 Light from a clear blue morning was released, featuring Cyrus, McEntire, Wilson and Latifah.
She expressed her thoughts in a statement, the Hinterland Barbie singer said, “I wrote ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’ during a season of searching for hope, and fifty years later that message still feels just as true.
“As I celebrate my 80th birthday, this new release is my way of using what I’ve been blessed with to shine a little light forward, especially by sharing it with some truly incredible women,” she added.
Announcing her collaboration with notable singers in an Instagram post, Parton notably revealed, “Proceeds from this recording and music video will benefit pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.”
Following the announcement, Wilson shared her excitement in the comments section of the Jolene hitmaker’s post, writing, “I’m so excited for y’all to hear this.”
It is pertinent to mention that Dolly Parton’s original version Light from a clear blue morning reached 11th position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and 87th on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time.
