Dolly Parton Reveals That She Has “Not Stopped Crying” Since Opry Tribute to Late Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton has shared her feelings about the emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, that took place at the end of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary special. The event came to a stirring finish as the Opry stage was filled with country superstars delivering a heartfelt rendition of Parton’s classic song, “I Will Always Love You,” honoring Dolly during her time of grief. On Friday (March 21), two days after the Opry special aired, the 79-year-old country icon gave her reaction to the honor in a statement on her Instagram Stories. “I have not stopped crying over the beautiful tribute of ‘I Will Always Love You’ on the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry show,” wrote Parton. “All those beautiful people with all their beautiful voices singing my song as a tribute to my husband Carl… the emotion was beyond words. I have cried enough to wash a great deal of the pain away so thanks to all of you beautiful people that helped make that possible. I also will always love you.” (People)