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Dolly Parton Breaks Down in Emotional Tribute to Late Husband, Joined by Reba McEntire
On what would become one of the most emotional nights of her career, Dolly Parton took the stage with a heavy heart. In front of a packed audience, she was joined by fellow country legend Reba McEntire to debut a deeply personal new ballad dedicated to Dolly’s late husband, Carl Dean.
As Dolly softly sang, “I still miss him so much,” her voice cracked with emotion, and tears welled in her eyes. The moment grew even more powerful when Reba, overcome with emotion herself, reached out, gently took Dolly’s hand, and helped carry the song forward.
It wasn’t just a performance—it was a raw, vulnerable expression of grief, enduring love, and memory. The audience sat in silent reverence, many in tears, witnessing a moment of honesty and heartbreak between two country icons.
A night like this reminded everyone that even legends feel loss—and that music, when sung from the soul, can hold the weight of a lifetime of love.
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