The renowned country singer-songwriter surprised fans Friday at the 40th opening ceremony of her Pigeon Forge, Tenn., theme park, Dollywood.

Of course I will always love him, and I’ll miss him, but I wanted you to know that I will always love you,” she said.

Dolly Parton made her first public appearance on Friday following her husband's death on March 3. The "Jolene" singer-songwriter announced Carl Dean's death on Instagram.

Dolly Parton visited her very own Tennessee mountain home on Friday. Following the death of her husband Carl Dean on March 3, ...

Dolly Parton has paid tribute to her husband Carl Dean by releasing a new song days after his death. Dolly has released a new ballad in honour of her husband, who passed away on Monday at 82. Dolly ...

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Dolly Parton has released a loving tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Parton, 79, ...

Dolly Parton shared a new song, "If You Hadn't Been There," dedicated to Carl Dean, her late husband who died earlier this week.

Dolly Parton's latest song honors her husband Carl Dean, who died March 3. The country singer released "If You Hadn't Been ...

Dolly Parton offered an emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died earlier this week. The legendary country artist released a new song titled, If You Hadn't Been There, in an ...

Parton's emotional tribute to Carl Dean, "If You Hadn't Been There," reflects on decades of love and gratitude.

Dolly Parton is paying tribute to her late husband who inspired many of her songs with one more. She released “If You Hadn’t ...

Dolly Parton is paying tribute to her late husband Carl Dean the best way she knows how: with a new song to honor their ...