Dolly Parton has explained that her 1973 hit "Jolene" was inspired by her husband Carl Thomas Dean, who has died at age 82.

Dolly Parton's late husband served as inspiration for one of the country music star's biggest hits.Carl Dean, who died March ...

Dolly Parton released "Jolene” in 1973. The song was actually inspired by real people. The country music icon revealed the ...

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Thomas Dean ... Parton appeared on the album in an interlude prior to the "Jolene" cover, saying, "You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?

Dolly Parton's hit song "Jolene" was inspired by a real woman who was flirting with her husband after they first got married. Parton reacted to the cover at the time by writing on Instagram ...

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Thomas Dean ... Dolly Partonreacts to Beyoncé's 'Jolene' cover: 'Wow' Since its release in 1973, "Jolene" has been covered by numerous artists, from Miley Cyrus ...