Dolly Parton Releases Tribute Song Following Husband Carl Dean's Passing

The country music icon honors her late husband of nearly 59 years with a heartfelt track and a message of gratitude to fans.

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who passed away on Monday at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The couple had been married for over 58 years, having wed in May 1966 after meeting in a laundromat in 1964.
Parton released a tribute song titled 'If You Hadn’t Been There,' sharing its deeply personal lyrics and dedicating it to Dean's memory.
In a social media post, Parton thanked fans, friends, and family for their messages, cards, and flowers, describing her statement as a 'love letter' to them.
Dean, a private businessman who avoided the public eye throughout their marriage, inspired Parton’s famous song 'Jolene' and shared a quiet life with her away from the spotlight.