Dolly Parton, grieving the loss of her husband of 58 years, Carl Thomas Dean, has released a heartfelt song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” in his honor. Dean passed away on March 3, 2025, at 82. Dolly shared a tribute on Instagram,

expressing her love for him and how they met at a Nashville laundromat. The couple married in 1966, and Dean preferred a private life, always supporting Dolly behind the scenes. The song, filled with emotion, reflects their deep love and the memories they created together.