Dolly, 79, was not in attendance at the event, but was certainly kept in everyone’s thoughts and prayers after the death of her longtime husband, Carl Thomas Dean, on March 3.

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband Carl Dean on Monday, March 3. ... our family and Carl’s family we appreciate your prayers at this time,” Stella, 75, wrote.

Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, purchased the 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in 1980, and they owned it until 1996. It's been on and off the market for 12 years, finally selling for $849,000 in ...