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Dolly Parton Reveals She's Putting New Music ‘on Hold’ After Her Husband's Death: 'I Won’t Finish It'

Dolly Parton revealed on Khloé Kardashian's podcast, 'Khloé in Wonder Land,' that her late husband Carl Dean's death has impacted her writing process, and she is waiting to write and release new music.

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean died in March 2025, at age 82 Since his death, the country singer has spoken about mourning her husband of 58 years She revealed on Khloé Kardashian's podcast, Khloé in Wonder Land, that Dean's death has impacted her writing process But, during Kardashian’s podcast, the TV personality, 41, asked if Parton ever suffers from writer’s block or has begun writing a song without finishing it. Dolly Parton and Carl Dean.Courtesy of Dolly Parton Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

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