 Single cover. Butterfly (digital single) (2025) Dolly released a new single on Friday, March 7, 2025. Titled "If You Hadn't Been There", the single is dedicated to Carl Dean, her husband of 58 years who passed away on March 3. The song was written by Dolly and was produced by Kent Wells and Gregg Perry. Perry and Dolly first worked together on her 1977 album, New Harvest...First Gathering. This track marks their first collaboration since 1983's Burlap & Satin. The song will be featured in the upcoming musical about Dolly's life. She first mentioned the song during the January 28, 2025 press conference announcing the initial preview performances for Dolly: An Original Musical. She cited the song as her personal favorite in the musical, describing it as the show's "theme song." She said, "It talks about all the people that have been in my life, but it's also a reference to God as well." Upon the single's release she said, "I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old. 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." The touching tribute is available now from all music platforms. Listen in the video below. "If You Hadn't Been There"by Dolly Parton
If you hadn't been there where would I be? Without your trust, love, and belief The ups and downs we've always shared And I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there If you hadn't been you, well who would I be? You've always seen the best in me Your loving arms have cradled me You held me close and I believe I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there Holding my hand, showing you cared You made me dream more than I dared And I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there Oh, you are my rock, a soft place to land My wings, my confidence, you understand Your willingness, beyond compare No, I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there Pushing me on when I was scared I thank God and you, oh, for your loving care And for giving me love with more to spare You made me climb and top the stairs I wouldn't be here I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there Oh, I wouldn't be here if you had been there |
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Eagle When She Flies is the thirty-first solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on March 7, 1991, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Steve Buckingham and Gary Smith, with Dolly serving as executive producer. It was Dolly's first solo album to peak at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album's first single, "Rockin' Years", peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
AdministratorBen Childers is the administrator of The Dolly Parton Discography. A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up taking family vacations to the Smokies and Dollywood. His love for Dolly and her music reached a fanatical level in April 2013. After spending countless hours researching and cataloging Dolly's musical output, he decided to open a website dedicated to her discography. His dream of meeting Dolly came true on May 23, 2024. 
Ben at the opening of Dollywood's 39th season on March 8, 2024.
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