Overview

• On July 9 she revealed on Khloé Kardashian’s podcast that she is putting all songwriting and recording projects on hold due to emotional strain
• Her husband Carl Dean died on March 3 at age 82 after nearly six decades of marriage that inspired many of her iconic songs
• Despite this pause, Parton assured fans she will write new material when her grief eases
• She has drawn on her Christian faith to navigate her loss and honor Dean’s memory
• Earlier this year she released a tribute single “If You Hadn’t Been There” and continues planned projects such as a Las Vegas residency, a memoir and a stage musical