In his honor, Dolly has released an emotional new song called “If You Hadn’t Been There.” Parton Releases New Song “I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old,

Dolly Parton has released a song in honor of her late husband Carl Dean, who died last week at the age of 82. On Instagram

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Dolly Parton has released a new song, 'If You Hadn't Been There,' dedicated to her husband Carl Dean, who died earlier this month.

This week's crop of new music also includes songs from Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Dawes, Caroline Owens and Rob Williford.

Like all great love stories, they never end,” Parton wrote on Instagram before releasing the ballad “If You Hadn’t Been There.”

Dolly Parton has thanked fans for their support after the death of her husband, saying he is "in God's arms now and I am okay with that."

Dolly Parton released the new song "If You Hadn't Been There" last week, dedicating it to her late husband Carl Dean. "He will always be the star of my life story," Parton said. The song, which will be included in her upcoming Broadway musical,

Dolly Parton has released a new song, If You Hadn’t Been There, which she has dedicated to her husband, Carl Dean, who died last week aged 82. The new song is already up on YouTube complete with a picture of the couple when they were young.