Billy Ray and Tish were married for 30 years before she filed for divorce in April 2022. Together, they share sons Trace, 36, and Braison, 30, and daughters Brandi, 37, Miley, 32, and Noah, 25. (Billy Ray is also dad to son Christopher, 32).

Mr. Dean, who inspired songs including “Jolene” and “From Here to the Moon and Back,” was known to shy away from the spotlight as his wife rose to fame.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's supportive husband of nearly 60 years, who avoided the spotlight and inspired the country legend's hits like "Jolene," has died at 82. According to a statement posted on Parton's Instagram,