Dolly Parton has spoken out after the death of her late husband, Carl Dean, this week.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Dolly Parton has released a loving tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Parton, 79, announced last Monday that Dean had passed away at age 82. The country music l

Mr. Dean, who inspired songs including “Jolene” and “From Here to the Moon and Back,” was known to shy away from the spotlight as his wife rose to fame.

Dolly Parton offered an emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died earlier this week. The legendary country artist released a new song titled, If You Hadn't Been There, in an Instagram post on Friday.

Dolly Parton honors her late husband Carl Dean with a heartfelt new song titled "If You Hadn't Been There." Released after his passing at 82, the song reflects on their enduring love story.

Like all great love stories, they never end,” Parton wrote on Instagram before releasing the ballad “If You Hadn’t Been There.”

Dolly Parton says she is grateful for those who have reached out since her husband Carl Dean died earlier this week.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.