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Dolly Parton Opens Dollywood Season Amid Heartfelt Loss

3/20/2025

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Dolly Parton graced the opening of Dollywood's season last week, a poignant moment following the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, on March 3. While she missed the Grand Ole Opry’s centennial celebration, Reba McEntire paid tribute to her absence. Parton shared her sorrow yet embraced laughter, finding solace and peace after nearly six decades of love.

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Dolly Parton graced the opening of Dollywood's season last week, a poignant moment following the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, on March 3. While she missed the Grand Ole Opry’s centennial celebration, Reba McEntire paid tribute to her absence. Parton shared her sorrow yet embraced laughter, finding solace and peace after nearly six decades of love.