Dolly Parton

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Dolly Parton is 'doing better than I thought,' two weeks after her husband's death

After her first public appearance at Dollywood Friday, Dolly Parton said she is "doing better than I thought" after husband Carl Dean's death March 3.

Dolly Parton March 14

Dolly Parton surprises fans with first public appearance since husband's devastating death

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 March 6

Dolly Parton says late husband is in 'God's arms now'

Dolly Parton addressed the death of her husband, Carl Dean, on social media Thursday and thanked her fans for their support during the difficult time.

Dolly Parton March 6

Dolly Parton's marriage thrived despite late husband not being 'biggest fan' of her music

Dolly Parton and late husband Carl Dean had a thriving marriage of 60 years outside the spotlight, though the country star admitted her spouse wasn't the "biggest fan" of her music.

Music March 4

Dolly Parton's late husband Carl Dean inspired one of her greatest hits

Dolly Parton's late husband Carl Dean served as the inspiration behind one of her greatest hits. Parton loosely wrote "Jolene" about a bank teller who had a crush on Dean.

Departed March 3

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82

Dolly Parton's husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, died on Monday, she announced on social media. He was 82. The couple was married for 60 years.

Dolly Parton February 21

Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library

Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.

Dolly Parton January 2

Dolly Parton says she's 'ready for a diet' after eating everything she wants for the holidays

In a recent interview, Dolly Parton shared she goes "all-out" for Christmas and cooks a big meal for her family. She also shared that they don't start their diets until the New Year.

Dolly Parton December 4

Dolly Parton doesn’t know if she’s ‘still considered a country artist'

Country music star Dolly Parton shared that she sometimes wonders if fans still see her as an artist in the popular genre.

Departed November 16

Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, dead at 82

Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, died at the age of 82. A cause of death was not revealed. A spokesperson for Dolly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.