Dolly Parton makes 1st appearance

Dolly Parton steps out to celebrate Dollywood's 40th opening day after husband's death
Dolly Parton attended the opening day of Dollywood on Friday with fans and season passholders, her first public appearance since her husband Carl Dean's death.
Dolly Parton makes first appearance after husband Carl Dean's death: 'I will always love him'
The private country music legend celebrated the life of her late husband Carl Dean during a sneak peek of Dollywood's 40th anniversary in Tennessee.
Dolly Parton Admitted She Has Been Tempted by Men Who Weren’t Her Husband
Dolly Parton was married to her husband for six decades. She admitted that in this time, she felt deep connections with other people.
Dolly Parton said 'I will always love you' in her first post since her husband Carl Dean died — then released a new song for him
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were married for 58 years. The singer referenced her hit, "I Will Always Love You," in a post thanking fans, and hours later released a new song called 'If You Hadn't Been There.
Dolly Parton Shares Love Note After Husband Carl Dean's Death — 'I'm Okay With That'
Dolly Parton has spoken out for the first time since she announced her husband, Carl Dean's death. The legendary singer announced Dean's death on March 3, revealing he died in Nashville at 82 and would be buried in a private ceremony.
Dolly Parton speaks out after husband Carl Dean's death: 'I will always love you'
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Dolly Parton Reflects on Husband’s Death: ‘He Would Want Me to be Working Today’
Dolly Parton reflected on the recent death of her husband during the 40th anniversary celebration at Dollywood.
How Dolly Parton plans to keep Dollywood getting ‘better and better’ even after her time
Dolly Parton celebrates 40 years of Dollywood dreams! She shares her perfect Dollywood day, her Pigeon Forge pride and hopes for Dollywood's future.
‘In love with our love’ | Dolly Parton talks park changes, death of husband with WVLT’s Kyle Grainger
Friday, Dolly Parton returned home to open Dollywood’s 40th season. Parton teamed up with the Herschend family and redeveloped Silver Dollar City into Dollywood in 1985. Dollywood is the largest ticketed attraction in Tennessee and the biggest job provider in Sevier County.
Dolly Parton makes first public appearance since husband Carl Dean's death: 'I will always love him'
Following Dean's death earlier this month at the age of 82, Parton surprised attendees Friday at Dollywood's Celebrity Theater to help the theme park's team kick off the Pigeon Fo
Dolly Parton posts 'love note' after husband Carl Dean's death
Carl Dean, who was married to singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton for nearly 60 years, died March 3 at age 82.
Dolly Parton greets guests at Dollywood’s 40th anniversary with new attractions and a 2026 surprise
Dollywood kicks off its 40th anniversary season with celebrations, new attractions, and a sneak peek at a groundbreaking 2026 ...
Dolly Parton Knew How to ‘Put Down’ a Man to Make Him ‘Lose His Passion Real Quick’
Dolly Parton was no stranger to situations where a man got too forward with her. Here's how she reacted in these moments.