Though he stayed out of spotlight, Carl Dean — who died this week — was a constant presence in the life and work of his ...

Dolly Parton's iconic song 'Jolene' is more than just a tale of jealousy; it's a reflection of a playful yet profound moment ...

Carl Dean, the husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. The couple, ...

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

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of six decades, has died at 82 in Nashville, the iconic country singer revealed in a ...

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband Carl Dean on Monday, March 3. Parton and Dean, 82, had been married for nearly 60 years.

Carl was the love of Dolly’s life before he died in 2025. Learn more about the couple’s private relationship and whether or ...

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.

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

Who is Dolly Parton’s husband? Parton’s husband was far removed from the glitz and glamour of her world. Even though he was ...

Dolly Parton's late husband Carl Dean served as the inspiration behind one of her greatest hits. Parton loosely wrote "Jolene ...