Dolly Parton releases new song honoring her late husband, Carl Dean. The singer announced the new single on Instagram shortly after his passing.

Dolly Parton Husband

The country singer released her newest song in an Instagram post on Friday. The new track, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” honors Dolly’s late husband, Carl Dean. The singer met Dean outside a laundromat when she first arrived in Nashville, and the two were married for over 58 years. 

“We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him,” Parton wrote on Instagram.

Dolly Parton Songs

Despite Dolly’s fame, Dean was a private person who did not enjoy the spotlight. In addition, the couple never had children and kept their personal life private. However, Dolly has always been vocal about her love for her late husband. In an interview last year, Dolly attributed the longevity of their relationship to his sense of humor.

“He has a good sense of humor, as do I, and I think that has been a big key to us, because we’ve had a lot of fun and when things get really bad, because we’ve had a lot of fun and when things get really bad,” said Dolly.

Dolly Parton Husband Tribute Song

As outlined in Vulture, the song illustrates Dean’s role in Dolly’s success. In her performance, Parton uses strings, piano, and a choir to create an emotionally charged ballad.

“You made me drеam / More than I dared/And I wouldn’t be here / If you hadn’t been there,” sings Dolly.

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