Dolly Parton moments in 2025: Top 5 highlights of the year

Dolly Parton Navigates love, loss and an unmistakable sense of style in 2025. The music legend published a warm new song in memory of her late husband. Carl DeanAfter reflection on her decades of marriage and the deep inspiration that he provided for her most famous tracks before his death. Parton openly remembers the many songs she wrote for Dean in her years together and left fans about the real love stories behind hits like “Jolene” and “Forever Love”.

Dolly, who is not afraid of the spotlight, also leaned into her characteristic “Overdone” look and proudly started a fashion collection that captures her brave, playful flair. Regardless of whether she distinguishes her beloved spouse or the newly defined Country Glam, the Country star proves that she is a real icon that is so spirited and unstoppable as always.

This report was created with the help of AI tools that summarized earlier stories that were reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by US Weekly journalists.