Parton, Carl Dean and Dollywood

Dolly Parton makes her first appearance since husband Carl Dean’s death
The country super star has continuously thanked the public and her fans for their support following Dean’s death.
‘I will always love him’: Dolly Parton speaks publicly for first time since husband’s death at Dollywood 40th Anniversary Celebration
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,
How will Dollywood honor Dolly Parton’s late husband Carl Dean when the theme park opens?
Ahead of its 40th season, the Pigeon Forge theme park mourns with Dolly Parton after the death of Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years.
Dolly Parton makes first public appearance since husband Carl Dean's death: 'I will always love him'
Dolly Parton made her first public appearance since her husband Carl Dean's death, helping to launch the 40th season of her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood: 'I will always love him.'
Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appearance Since The Passing Of Her Husband Carl Dean: “I Will Always Love Him, & I’ll Miss Him”
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 Dollywood, marking her first public appearance since she lost the love of her life.
‘I will always love him’: Dolly Parton makes first appearance since husband Carl Dean’s death
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.
Dolly Parton Gets Emotional in First Appearance Since Husband's Death
The 'Jolene' singer addressed the death of her husband, Carl Dean, while attending a 40th anniversary kickoff event at her Dollywood theme park.
New attraction coming to Dollywood in 2026
During Dollywood's 2025 season preview day, Dolly Parton shared that there will be a new attraction coming to Dollywood in a ...
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New attraction to allow Dollywood guests to ‘take flight’ in 2026
In a little over a year, Dollywood is looking at opening a new Great Smoky Mountain themed attraction, Dolly Parton revealed ...
Dolly Parton surprises fans at Dollywood to kick off the theme park’s 40th season
Dolly Parton simply could not let her people down! Dollywood's Dreamer-in-Chief surprised fans enjoying opening day of the ...
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Dollywood Employee Injured and Airlifted to Hospital as Park and Emergency Services Respond to Entrapment Incident
A Dollywood employee was airlifted to the hospital after sustaining an injury at the park; details remain undisclosed.
When does Dollywood open? How much are Dollywood tickets? What to know before opening day
Heading to Dollywood for the Pigeon Forge theme park's big 40th season? Here are the answers to some frequently asked ...
Daytime Live from Dollywood
Chris takes us to Dollywood for opening day of the park’s 40th season. The park opens for passholders today and the general public tomorrow. Chris McIntosh talks with Ellen Liston ...
Opening Weekend at Dollywood
Dollywood is opening this weekend for its 2025 season. Dolly Parton joined season passholders on Friday to give a them little ...
WVLT News to host Dollywood opening special
WVLT News will be at the park all day, reporting live as soon as the gates open. We’ll be hearing from veteran employees, ...