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Dolly Partonis paying tribute to her late husband who inspiredmany of her songswith one more.
She released If You Hadnt Been There to honorCarl Dean, who died at 82 on March 3.
If you hadnt been there / Where would I be?
Parton sings, her voice trembling early into the gospel-inspired track.
Without your trust, love, and belief.
But the song eventually builds from guitar, piano, and strings to include a full band and choir.
You made me dram / More than I dared, Parton sings.
And I wouldnt be hre / If you hadnt been there.
The single cover is an old photo of the couple, who were married for over 58 years.
I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old, Partonwrote on Instagram.
We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together.
Like all great love stories, they never end.
They live on in memory and song.
He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.
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