Overview

• On July 9 on Khloé Kardashian’s Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, Parton announced she is halting all new songwriting and music projects to process her loss.
• Parton said Carl Dean’s death in March left her unable to afford the emotional focus required to start or finish new songs.
• The country icon and Dean, who married in 1966 after meeting in Nashville, maintained a private partnership that inspired many of her biggest hits.
• She assured fans that the hiatus is not permanent and that she will return to writing whenever inspiration and emotional readiness align.
• Meanwhile, Parton continues to stay active with her philanthropic work, business ventures and select public appearances.