Overview

• Dolly Parton continues to mourn the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 82 after 60 years of marriage.
• A tribute performance of 'I Will Always Love You' at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary deeply moved Parton, who shared that she 'has not stopped crying' since watching it.
• The performance, featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lady A, and the Opry choir, honored both Parton’s musical legacy and her personal love story with Dean.
• Parton expressed gratitude to the performers and audience, noting that the tribute helped her process her grief and find some peace.
• She reflected on her enduring love for Dean, stating she is 'at peace that he’s at peace' but continues to miss and cherish him.