The singer appeared Friday at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, where she helped launch the resort's 40th season following Dean's death on March 3.

Legendary singer Dolly Parton celebrated the 40th anniversary of her theme park, Dollywood, amongst a crowd of fans Friday in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Parton’s public appearance at the event marks her first since the death of her husband,

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Parton revealed the death of Dean via her Instagram on March 3, writing in a statement, "Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. H

Dolly Parton paid tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, in her first public appearance since his death at age 82 on March 3

Dolly Parton has a message for her fans following the death of her husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean, at age 82. "This is a love note to family, friends, and fans. Thank you for all the messages,

Dolly Parton’s first outing since the death of her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, was all about showing love to her fans. The 79-year-old attended the 40th anniversary celebration of her Tennessee theme park,

Dolly Parton made her first public appearance since confirming husband Carl Dean’s death earlier this month while celebrating the 40th season of her Dollywood theme park.

Dolly Parton celebrated the opening of Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season on Friday morning (March 14), marking the country superstar’s first public appearance following the death of her beloved husband,

Dolly Parton is keeping the memory of her beloved late husband, Carl Dean, close to her heart following his passing on March 3. The iconic singer, who shared the news of his demise, has spoken about being "consoled by the afterlife" and even released a touching tribute song in his honor,