I picked my husband, who I love, and I thought, ‘Well, I’ll write some beautiful song about him,'" said Parton of this 2012 ...

Dolly Parton estimates that she has penned close to 3,000 songs in her career but her latest is sure to be one of the most ...

Dolly Parton addressed the death of her husband, Carl Dean, on social media Thursday and thanked her fans for their support ...

Carl Dean, the husband of country music legend Dolly Parton and the inspiration behind her hit song ‘Jolene,’ has passed away ...

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

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Carl Dean, Parton’s longtime husband, died at 82. His interactions with a bank teller who had a “terrible crush” inspired one of Parton’s most enduring hits.

This article contains mentions of death.  Dolly Parton’s hit ballad Jolene was loosely inspired by real life! The Country ...

Dolly Parton's legendary ballad, 'Jolene,' has captivated audiences for decades with its haunting melody and relatable theme ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene, ...

Dolly Parton and her late husband, Carl Dean, never had children during their 60 years of marriage. The 79-year-old singer ...

Dolly Parton's more than 60-year love story with her husband Carl Dean actually held the inspiration for "Jolene." ...