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

Since its release in 1973, "Jolene" has been covered by numerous artists, from Miley Cyrus to The White Stripes. Beyoncé's 2024 album "Cowboy Carter" also included a cover of the track.

She wrote the hit 1973 song after a bank teller caught the eye of Dean, who died on Monday. She attributed its success to its simplicity and the universal emotions it evokes.

Dolly Parton reacts to Beyoncé's 'Jolene' cover: 'Wow' Since its release in 1973, "Jolene" has been covered by numerous artists, from Miley Cyrus to The White Stripes. Beyoncé's 2024 album "Cowboy ...

Beyoncé's "Jolene" cover, which was featured on her Grammy-winning "Cowboy Carter" album, broke the top 10 of the Billboard chart last April. "It's a great chord progression, people love that ...