Dolly Parton and her husband, Dean, were married for decades. A throwback photo of the country legend with her late hubby shows the two as a young couple.

The private country music legend celebrated the life of her late husband Carl Dean during a sneak peek of Dollywood's 40th anniversary in Tennessee.

The music icon smiled and waved as she made her way through a sea of adoring fans at her Dollywood amusement park.

Dolly Parton made her first public appearance on Friday, less than two weeks after the death of her husband Carl Dean. The country music icon, 79, surprised fans at Dollywood's 40th season opening ceremony in Pigeon Forge,

"Of course, I'm going to always love him… and I will always love you," Parton told well-wishers during an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of Dollywood. Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appeara

Dolly Parton is keeping the memory of her beloved late husband, Carl Dean, close to her heart following his passing on March 3. The iconic singer, who shared the news of his demise, has spoken about being "consoled by the afterlife" and even released a touching tribute song in his honor,