Pakistan, March 21 -- Dolly Parton is still working her 9 to 5 amid her grief. Nearly two weeks after announcing the death of her husband Carl Dean March 3, the "I Will Always Love You" singer attended the March 14 launch of her Dollywood theme park's 40th season celebration.

At the event, her first public appearance since his death, Dolly donned a tasseled pink dress and her signature blonde hair and performed music for the audience in attendance. She also shared her gratitude for their support of her dreams.

"Thank you to our guests and the community for the support they've given to my Dollywood for 40 years," she said at the event, per a March 14 statement from the organisation. "It's hard to believe it has been that long, but it nev...