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Dolly Parton Puts Songwriting ‘On Hold’ Following Husband’s Death

Dolly Parton has revealed she’s stepping back from songwriting in the wake of her husband Carl Dean’s death in March.

Dolly Parton has revealed she’s stepping back from songwriting in the wake of her husband Carl Dean’s death on March 3, sharing that she’s not yet ready to embrace the deep emotions that writing brings. The couple shared one of music’s most enduring love stories, having first met outside a Nashville laundromat the day Parton arrived in the city to pursue her dreams. Despite the hiatus, Parton has stayed busy with projects including her Dolly: An Original Musical and various philanthropic ventures.

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