Dolly Parton, the 76-year-old country music superstar and household name, has decided to take a step back from touring. While she will continue making music, Dolly shared in a recent interview that she no longer intends to go on full-blown tours. Instead, she plans to do special shows occasionally, like weekend performances or festival appearances.
Dolly, who rose to fame from humble beginnings in the Appalachian Mountains, has always been known for her incredible performances and dedication to entertaining her fans. However, she now wants to focus on spending quality time with her beloved husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
Dolly and Carl’s love story began in 1964 when they first met outside a laundromat in Nashville, Tennessee. Despite Dean “hollering” at her from his pickup truck, Dolly initially declined a date.
Ultimately, she invited him over when she babysat her nephew, and their love story began. They got married in 1966, in a private ceremony in Georgia, and have been deeply in love ever since.
Reflecting on her decision to step back from touring, Dolly shared that she wants to stay close to home and prioritize being there for her family, especially as they are getting older. She wants to be available in case someone needs her and doesn’t want to leave her fans hanging if an emergency were to arise.