Inside the lyrics of Dolly Parton's new song, "If You Hadn't Been There," is a sweet message to her late husband Carl Dean.

Dolly Parton dedicates an emotional new song to husband Carl Dean after writing a 'love note' saying her beloved is 'in God's ...

Dean passed away earlier this year, and while Parton has always been private about their relationship, this song offers a tender glimpse into their quiet but extraordinary love story. Their love ...

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were married for 58 years. The singer referenced her hit song, "I Will Always Love You," in a post ...

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

Dolly Parton has released a breathtaking new ballad in tribute to her late husband Carl Dean. Dean was Parton’s devoted ...

Dolly Parton has released an emotional song honoring her late husband, Carl Dean, who died Monday at age 82. She shared “If You Hadn’t Been There” on her personal Instagram account along with a photo ...

Then on Friday she dedicated a new song in his honor, saying he was “the star” in her life story. “I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old,” Parton wrote on social media.

Dean also inspired one of Parton's best-known songs, “Jolene,” after a flirty ... at age 82. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel ...