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Dolly Parton Shares New Song “If You Hadn’t Been There” Days After Death Of Husband Of 58 Years

In 1966, the 20-year-old Dolly Parton married her boyfriend, a guy named Carl Dean. At the time, Parton was only just beginning her songwriting career. A year later, she found her first taste of fame, joining country star Porter Wagoner on his syndicated TV show. As Parton rocketed to stardom, she and Dean stayed together. He kept out of the spotlight and barely had any public profile, but she always spoke glowingly of him in interviews. (Parton’s very silly 2023 album ROCKSTAR was appare...

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23:49 on March 7 2025

Dolly Parton pays tribute to late husband Carl Dean with emotional new song ‘If You Hadn’t Been There’

New York Post — The country singer shared the album art — including a throwback photo of the couple — via Instagram on on Friday. more info
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01:10 on March 8 2025

Dolly Parton Shares New Song “If You Hadn’t Been There” Days After Death Of Husband Of 58 Years

Stereogum — In 1966, the 20-year-old Dolly Parton married her boyfriend, a guy named Carl Dean. At the time, Parton was only just beginning her songwriting career. A year later, s... more info
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