Dolly Parton is opening up more about what was going on with her notoriously private husband Carl Dean ahead of his death earlier this month, admitting that he "suffered a great deal" before his death as her fellow stars have paid tribute to him.

Dolly Parton is getting candid over a beautiful tribute to her late husband Carl Dean. The singer, 79, took to her Instagram Story on Friday to share how much she loved Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lady A and the Opry choir’s performance at the “Opry 100 Special” this week.