Dolly Parton has been missing her hubby of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean , who died on March 3, but she's decided it's time to let loose and have some fun with friends when she's in Las Vegas for a limited residency in December, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Carl, who had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for six years, could no longer recognize the Queen of Country in the days before his death at the age of 82. Article continues below advertisement

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"It's been a little over four months since Carl died, and Dolly's been so brave," shared an insider.

Even though she's still grieving, "she's looking forward to hanging out with the crew and meeting up with some friends for laughs

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