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Dolly Parton She shared how she leaned towards her faith when dealing with the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who has been with almost 60 years.
In a new interview with Associated Press, The 79-year-old country legend revealed how her belief in God helped her navigate the sadness she endured since Dean’s death in 82 in March.
“I am a man of faith and I really believe that one day I will see him again,” Parton said.
Dolly Parton’s late husband, Carl Dean, inspired one of her biggest hits
Dolly Parton revealed how she leaned towards her faith to help her deal with the death of her husband, Carl Dean. (Getty Images | Dolly Parton/Instagram)
“And I see him every day in my memory and in my mind. “You have to learn to make new plans, but that’s the most difficult part.”
Despite Dean’s death, “Jolene” singer She said she believes that her late husband’s spirit is still with her.
“I really feel his presence,” Parton said. “I try to keep going because I know what I have to do and he was pretty sick and part of me was peace that he was peaceful anymore and not suffering anymore.
Dean passed away in March at 82. (Dolly Parton/Instagram)
Parton explained that Dean has always been her biggest supporter, claiming that plans for what she wants to achieve in the future have not changed in the wake of her losses.
“I’ve always had dreams and I think I’ve always worked. My husband understood that. Carl knew it better than anyone else. He was all about it. He was very proud of me.”
Parton continued.
Faith has always played a major role in Parton’s life. 10 Grammy Award winners Growing up in a devout Christian home in the countryside of Tennessee, her grandfather, Pastor Jake Owens, was a Pentecostal preacher.
Parton previously spoke about how her faith maintained her grounds and influenced her music.
In 1971, Parton released his first gospel album entitled “The Golden Streets of Glory,” featuring songs such as “YES I SEE GOD,” “I Believe,” and “Lord Hold My Hand.”
Parton’s faith has always been a major part of her life. (Getty Images)
Interview in 2018 Closer than every week Parton shared how her faith allowed her to endure during difficult times.
In the early 1980s, Parton had gynecological problems that had plagued her for about three years. By 1984 she had undergone a partial hysterectomy and was told she could not have children with Dean.
“It was a really bad time,” Parton told the outlet. “Sometimes, God has to beat you.
Parton admitted that she had sunk Depression in 2 years And she was forced to reduce her professional commitment to healing. Also, at that time, Parton was suffering from guilt over the charm she had with another man.
Dolly Parton has always been open about her faith-based importance. (David Redfern)
The singer was so moved by those feelings that she began to think of suicide.
“I’ve been watching it for a long time,” Parton said at the time, paying attention to her gun. “Then when I picked it up, our little dog, Popeye, ran up the stairs to just hold it and see it. The tap tap on his leg made me back into reality.
Parton said that was when she began praying for God’s help.
“I believe Popeye was a spiritual messenger from God,” she said. “I’ve never done it and I don’t think I killed myself, but I can’t say for sure. Now I’ve experienced that horrible moment, so if the pain gets worse enough, even a solid person like me can certainly understand the possibilities.”
The country icon believes that God saved her marriage. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Parton claimed it was her. Faith in God It really saved her marriage.
“Belief in God is essential,” she said.
Parton and Dean built their own small chapel on the grounds of a Tennessee farm.
“She spends her time at home every day,” a friend told Closer each week. “She goes there to pray, not only to write spiritual songs there. Carl goes as well. It’s their quiet place.
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Parton’s friend said at the time that their love for each other only became stronger over the years.
“There’s still a lot of passion between them,” the insider claimed. “Dolly still enjoys Karl’s cooking, and he still writes her love poems. Despite all their ups and downs, they both consider their relationship to be a match in heaven.”
“She always makes her lead life in God’s hands,” another friend added. “And she’s always coming to the realization that God believes her place is with Karl.”
Parton and Dean met in Nashville, Tennessee in 1964. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images on Netflix)
“We know each other very well,” Parton told the outlet. “I know every line on Curl’s face, and he knows every hair in my wig!”
Parton first met Dean In 1964, when he was 18 and 21, he was in a coin laundry in Nashville, Tennessee. The couple tied the knot two years later.
Despite having been married to an internationally renowned singer-songwriter for almost 60 years, Dean was a very private man who played a powerful supporter role in Parton’s life, but escaping the spotlight.
During his lifetime, Dean rarely interviewed him. However, in 2016, he spoke with affection about Parton while the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
“My first thought was, ‘I’m going to marry that girl,'” Dean said. Entertainment of the night About meeting Parton for the first time. “My second thought was, ‘Lord, she’s good looking.’ And that was the day my life began.
Dolly Parton will perform on stage around 1974. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Parton announced Dean’s death in a heartfelt statement he shared on Instagram on March 3rd.
“Karr and I have had many wonderful years together.” Singer of “9-5” I wrote it. “Words cannot bring justice to the love they have shared over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
“This is a love note for family, friends and fans,” Parton shared. “Thank you for all the messages, cards and flowers you have sent to pay tribute to the loss of my beloved husband, Carl.”
“I can’t reach out to each of you personally, but I just know that it means the world to me. He’s in God’s arms now, and I’m fine with that. I always love you.”
On March 7th, Parton revealed a new song he wrote for Dean, entitled “If You Didn’t Go There.”
Dolly Parton was married to Carl Dean for nearly 60 years. (Daniel Bozzarsky)
“I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18,” she wrote along with her spouse along with a throwback photo. “We spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on with memories and songs. He will always be the star of the story of my life and I will dedicated this song to him.”
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Two weeks after Dean’s death, Parton revealed how she continues.
“I’m doing better than I thought,” Parton said. Knox News. “I’ve been with him for 60 years, so I need to relearn some of the things we did. But I’ll keep him close at all times.”
“I’m peace that he’s in peace, but that doesn’t prevent me from missing him and loving him,” her husband added, “it’s been very painful.”
“It’s a hole in my heart, you know, but we fill it with good things, and he’ll still be with me,” she said.
Parton shared that she plans to continue her new project, continuing to do something “always present in everything I do.” (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
While talking to The Associated Press, Parton shared details about her upcoming projects.
“I’m out of a new book… this is called the “star of the show.” This is actually a song I wrote many years ago,” she said. “But it’s about my life on the road and my life on stage. As the backstage and all the people I’ve met, and everything that happens when I’m traveling like this, I have for all this year.”
“So then I have the story of my life as a musical,” continued Parton. “It’s called “Dolly: an original musical.” And of course I wrote a lot of original songs.
“I’m going to go to the Fisher Performing Arts Center at Belmont University. [in Nashville]. Then, once it runs until the end of August, take it to New York, Broadway next year. “
Dolly Parton will pose at the Carnegie Medal Charity ceremony held in New York on October 13th, 2022. (AP Photo/Andreskudukki)
Parton also reflects what he is known as the “global superstar.”
“I always say, and that means I’m a mainstay that looks like a horse in the show. But I can keep it all up and enjoy it all,” she explained.
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“My husband always said, ‘If someone was born to become a star, it’s you,'” Parton recalled.
Stephanie Nolasco of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
