Legendary singer Dolly Parton celebrated the 40th anniversary of her theme park, Dollywood, amongst a crowd of fans Friday in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Parton’s public appearance at the event marks her first since the death of her husband,

Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years,” Parton wrote in a statement. A devoted husband, Dean was a