“Dolly Parton Announces Retirement from Touring to Focus on Love, Music, and Rock ‘n’ Roll”

 Dolly Parton, the iconic 76-year-old country music legend, has officially announced her retirement from touring. Instead, she plans to focus on creating new music and spending quality time with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. The couple’s love story began in 1964 when they met in Nashville, Tennessee, in front of the Wishy Washy Laundromat.

Despite initial hesitations, Dolly and Carl’s connection deepened, leading to a secret ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia, in 1966. Their enduring love was celebrated with a vow renewal on their 50th anniversary in 2016.

In an interview with Pollstar, Dolly explained her decision to step back from extensive touring, emphasizing the importance of staying close to home as they age. She expressed a desire to be available for her husband and not wanting to leave fans in case of unforeseen circumstances.

While retiring from touring, Dolly remains active in her music career. Her recent works explore the rock ‘n’ roll genre, influenced by her husband’s love for hard rock. Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she looks forward to fulfilling a longstanding dream of creating an album dedicated to her husband.

As she works on a Christmas special for NBC and completes her new album, fans are encouraged to appreciate Dolly’s contributions to music and entertainment while she takes a well-deserved.