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

Here's how Dolly Parton's relationship with Carl Dean in their early years of marriage played a role in the creation of one ...

Simplicity is key to the song’s appeal. “It’s just the same word over and over,” Parton told NPR. “Even a first-grader or a baby can sing, 'Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene'. It's like, how hard can ...

Carl Thomas Dean, Dolly Parton ’s husband of nearly 60 years, died on March 3. He was 82. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 ...

"Have you always been rather zaftig?"Johnny Carson asks Dolly Parton before making another jaw-dropping comment.

She posted the music video for their new song, entitled "Friends!" on her Instagram Reels on Monday, February 24. Dolly ... with Parton's country aesthetic. Fans of the "Jolene" singer quickly ...

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.

In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly ... "Jolene" icon and The Wiggles found themselves working together ...

Sabrina Carpenter, who recently made headlines for her duet with Dolly Parton, formed a sweet bond with the country star. The 79-year-old music legend ... gushed about the Jolene hitmaker ...

Friendship looks good on Dolly Parton and The Wiggles. The country icon and the children's music group teamed up ... As for how the "Jolene" icon and The Wiggles found themselves working together ...

Dolly Parton ... Library. The Jolene hitmaker started the programme in 1995, inspired by her father's inability to read and write. Over the past three decades, Parton has helped 3,197,250 children ...