Dolly Parton releases new version of 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' with fellow artists

People reports that Dolly Parton, 79, released a new version of her 1977 song "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" featuring Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire on Friday, Jan. 16. Parton said, "I wrote 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' during a season when I was searching for hope, and 50 years later that message still feels just as true.

As I celebrate my 80th birthday, this new version 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." In an Instagram post announcing the collaboration, Parton noted, "Proceeds from this recording and music video will benefit pediatric cancer research at the Monroe Carell Jr.

Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN." Following the announcement, Wilson wrote in the comments of Parton's post, "So excited for y’all to hear this." "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" was originally released on Parton's 1977 album New Harvest...First Gathering and reached No.

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Culture, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Queen Latifah, Reba Mcentire