Dolly Parton just revealed the heartbreaking truth behind the song she refuses to finish—her grief over losing her beloved husband, Carl Dean, has stopped her cold. Even as ideas flow, Dolly admits she can’t bear to dive that deep right now, saying, “I can’t afford the luxury of getting that emotional.” For a woman whose songs have always healed others, this pause hits hard. See how Dolly’s love story lives on—and why fans believe she’ll find her way back to the music when she’s ready.

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