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 made her first public appearance since the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, earlier this month.

Dolly Parton has made her first public appearance since the death of her husband, Carl Dean. Nearly two weeks after his death ...

The moment was met with cheers from the audience, with fans shouting their love to the songstress. Parton performed her song ...

Dolly Parton surprised a crowd at Dollywood for the park's 40th season opening.

Dolly Parton made her first public appearance since confirming husband Carl Dean’s death earlier this month while celebrating ...

The renowned country singer-songwriter surprised fans Friday at the 40th opening ceremony of her Pigeon Forge, Tenn., theme park, Dollywood.

Of course I will always love him, and I’ll miss him, but I wanted you to know that I will always love you,” she said.

Yesterday, less than two weeks after her husband of almost 60 years Carl Dean passed away in Nashville at the age of 82, Dolly Parton was seen visiting her theme park in Sevierville, Tennessee, at ...