Dolly Parton has paid tribute to her husband Carl Dean in her first public appearance since his death. The 79-year-old country music singer’s husband died aged 82 on March 3. She paid tribute to him during a surprise concert at the preview for Dollywood season passholders ahead of opening for its 40th season in Tennessee.

Parton revealed in a 2022 interview that she would probably never tour again, citing her need to remain close to home because “something could happen.” Open the Youtube video.

While Dolly Parton embraced the spotlight, her husband avoided it. She shared why he finally started going to her concerts.