Christina Perri, the renowned singer-songwriter, and her husband, Paul Costabile,

recently opened up about their experience of becoming parents and their admiration for the legendary Dolly Parton.

In an interview with Billboard, the couple discussed the joys and challenges of parenthood

as well as the profound impact Dolly Parton has had on their lives.

 

Perri and Costabile are parents to two beautiful children, a daughter named Carmella and a son named Paulie. The couple shared that parenthood has brought immense joy and love into their lives. Perri described it as a “whole new depth of love,” emphasizing that being a mother has given her a sense of purpose she never knew before. Costabile added that fatherhood has filled him with an overwhelming sense of responsibility and love for his children.

The couple also spoke about the various challenges they have faced as parents. Perri shared that balancing her music career and motherhood has been a difficult juggling act, but she finds solace in knowing that her children will grow up witnessing their mother follow her dreams. Costabile confessed that fatherhood has forced him to confront his fears and vulnerabilities, making him more selfless and focused on providing a secure and nurturing environment for his family.

Aside from discussing their personal journey as parents, Perri and Costabile also expressed their admiration for the legendary artist Dolly Parton. Both of them grew up listening to Parton’s music and have been inspired by her talent and philanthropic work. According to Perri, Parton’s music has always been like a “comfort blanket” to her, providing solace during difficult times. Costabile acknowledged Parton as a role model for them as a couple, praising her humble and down-to-earth nature despite her tremendous success.

The couple also shared a heartwarming story of how Dolly Parton played a significant role in their wedding. Costabile revealed that their wedding song was a duet between Perri and himself, and as a surprise for Perri, Costabile reached out to Parton and asked her to record a special message for their wedding day. To their delight, Parton not only sent a heartwarming video message but also recorded a surprise duet with Perri, which they played at their wedding reception.

In conclusion, Christina Perri and Paul Costabile discussed the joys and challenges of parenthood, emphasizing the profound impact it has had on their lives. They also expressed their deep admiration for Dolly Parton, from her music to her philanthropic endeavors, and shared a heartwarming story of how she contributed to making their wedding day even more special.