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Dolly Parton Honors Late Husband Carl Dean with Heartfelt New Song ‘If You Hadn’t Been There’.zin

March 7, 2025 by cau 22

Dolly Parton Pays Tribute to Late Husband Carl Dean with Emotional New Song

Dolly Parton is honoring the memory of her beloved husband, Carl Thomas Dean, with a heartfelt musical tribute.

On Thursday, March 6, the country music icon announced her latest song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” in an Instagram post featuring a throwback photo of her and Dean.

“Carl and I fell in love when I was 18 and he was 23, and like all great love stories, they never end,” Parton wrote, reflecting on their decades-long romance. “They live in memory and in song, and I dedicate this to him.”

The emotional track opens with poignant lyrics:

“If you hadn’t been there / Where would I be? / Without your trust, love, and belief.”

Parton shared the song shortly after publicly thanking fans for their support following Dean’s passing on March 3 at age 82.

“This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” she wrote. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband Carl. I can’t reach out personally to each of you, but just know it has meant the world to me.”

The couple, who wed in 1966, kept much of their relationship private, with Dean rarely making public appearances. Despite his preference for a quiet life, Parton often spoke about his unwavering support.

Dean and Parton’s love story began in 1964 when they met at a laundromat in Nashville. In a rare statement marking their 50th anniversary, Dean recalled, “My first thought was, ‘I’m gonna marry that girl.’ My second thought was, ‘Lord, she’s good lookin’.’”

Parton’s latest song echoes the deep love and gratitude she expressed in previous tributes, including one for her late uncle Billy Earl Owens in 2021.

With “If You Hadn’t Been There,” Parton ensures that Dean’s memory will live on—not just in her heart, but in the music that has always been her way of expressing love.

 

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