Dolly Parton’s husband of 59 years, Carl Dean, died on March 3.
Dolly Parton is getting candid over a beautiful tribute to her late husband Carl Dean.
The singer, 79, took to her Instagram Story on Friday to share how much she loved Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lady A and the Opry choir’s performance at the “Opry 100 Special” this week.
The group sang her hit tune “I Will Always Love You,” in honor of Parton and Dean.
The couple was married for 59 years before Dean died on March 3 at the age of 82.
“I have not stopped crying over the beautiful tribute of ‘I Will Always Love You’ on the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry show,” Parton captioned her story. “
All those beautiful people with all their beautiful voices singing my song as a tribute to my husband Carl… the emotion was beyond words. I have cried enough to wash a great deal of the pain away so thanks to all of you beautiful people that helped make that possible.”
The icon added: “I also will always love you.”
Parton confirmed her longtime lover’s death on Instagram earlier this month.
“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.
