It’s been one month since the country music legend Dolly Parton lost Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years. Now, Parton has announced an epic new venture that is sure to have her millions of fans feeling very excited.
Parton’s New Book
Parton, 79, is set to publish a new career retrospective book that she’s titled Star of the Show: My Life on Stage. Parton wrote the book with Tom Roland, and it celebrates her decades-long career in entertainment. The book wraps up Parton’s autobiographical trilogy, which includes Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics and Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.
“Brimming with Parton’s trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of history’s most cherished artists, but also a must-have collector’s item for — and love letter to — any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton,” the book’s official description reads.
The book will feature 350 full-color photographs. it will also include an eight-page gatefold performance list. On top of that, Parton will narrate the audiobook edition.
“I’m so excited to finally share my new book with you, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage!” Parton wrote on Instagram after announcing the book on Thursday. “This book is a celebration of my journey as a performer, filled with personal stories, cherished memories, and never-before-seen photos from more than seven decades on stage.”
Parton’s Husband Passes Away
This comes at a difficult time for Parton. Her beloved husband Carl Dean, who she’d been married to since 1966, died on March 6 at the age of 82.
“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” Parton said hours after his death. “Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
Parton issued a follow up statement days later indicating that she’s leaning on God during this tragic time.
“This is a love note to family, friends, and fans. 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,” Parton, 79, wrote on social media. “I can’t reach out personally to each of you but just know it has meant the world to me.”
“He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that. I will always love you,” she continued. This was a clear reference to her 1973 hit song “I Will Always Love You.”
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Parton Reveals How She’s Coping
Weeks after Dean’s death, Parton opened up about how she’s coping with this loss.
“I’m doing better than I thought I would,” Parton admitted to Knox News. “I’ve been with him 60 years. So, I’m going to have to relearn some of the things that we’ve done. But I’ll keep him always close.”
Parton was only 18 years-old when she met Dean at a Nashville laundromat back in 1964. This was actually the Parton’s first day in Nashville after she moved there from her small town to pursue her country music dreams. They married in 1966, and they had been together ever since.
“I’m at peace that he’s at peace, but that don’t keep me from missing him and loving him,” Parton continued.
Parton went on to explain that Dean “suffered a great deal” before he finally passed away. While she misses him dearly, it’s clear that she’s happy that he is no longer in pain.
“It’s a hole in my heart, you know, but we’ll fill that up with good stuff and he’ll still always be with me,” she concluded.
Dean was Parton’s biggest supporter for decades, so he would undoubtedly want her to keep going with her career in the wake of his death. We can’t wait to read Parton’s career retrospective book when it finally hits stores!
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