Dolly Parton reportedly set to marry again following year of mourning

Legendary country music icon Dolly Parton is reportedly considering marriage again at the age of 80, marking a significant shift in her personal life following a period of deep mourning.

After the passing of her beloved husband, Carl Thomas Dean, on 3 March 2025, the American singer-songwriter initially indicated that she intended to remain single.

However, recent reports suggest that the artist has found the strength to move forward and open her heart to new companionship.

According to sources close to the star, as time has passed, she has found a way to navigate her grief. “As she's learned to heal from her broken heart. Dolly will get married again,” an insider revealed to Radar Online.

The transition comes just after the first anniversary of the death of Dean, to whom Parton was famously married for six decades since 1966.

While the source clarified that no one could ever truly replace the unique position her late husband held, the singer is reportedly no longer opposed to the idea of romance.

“She’s no longer closed her mind to falling in love again – or even walking down the aisle again,” the insider stated. Further claims suggest that the Jolene performer has been quietly dating a new partner for several months.

Reflecting on her previous loss, Parton once shared the depth of her connection with Dean, saying, "I'm at peace that he's at peace, but that don't keep me from missing him. He'll always be with me."

Friends now believe that despite her age, her journey towards happiness continues. "She may be 80, but there's still plenty of time to find a new man," the source added.