Dolly Parton made her first public appearance since her longtime husband Carl Dean died. The country star attended a preview for Dollywood season passholders in Tennessee on Friday, March 14.

Following Dean's death earlier this month at the age of 82, Parton surprised attendees Friday at Dollywood's Celebrity Theater to help the theme park's team kick off the Pigeon Fo

Dolly Parton is one of the most beloved stars on the planet. As a singer, actress and philanthropist, she looms larger than life; as a wife, she kept a veil of privacy over her marriage to late husband Carl Dean,

Dolly Parton married businessman Carl Thomas Dean in 1966. In March 2025, she announced her late husband's death. Learn more about him here.

Dolly Parton has released a new musical tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Dean died on Monday at age 82 after the couple had been together for 60 years. Her romantic new song is called “If You Hadn’t Been There.

Dolly Parton shared a sentimental note on Thursday that addressed the love she has received after her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, died on Monday.

Dolly Parton made her first public appearance since confirming husband Carl Dean’s death earlier this month while celebrating the 40th season of her Dollywood theme park.

"Of course, I'm going to always love him… and I will always love you," Parton told well-wishers during an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of Dollywood. Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appeara

Dolly Parton is keeping the memory of her beloved late husband, Carl Dean, close to her heart following his passing on March 3. The iconic singer, who shared the news of his demise, has spoken about being "consoled by the afterlife" and even released a touching tribute song in his honor,