She and Dean got married on May 30, 1966 (Memorial Day) in a small ceremony attended by only Parton’s mother Avie Lee Parton, ...

Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ was famously inspired by her late husband, Carl Dean, but she wrote several other songs about him ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's supportive husband of nearly 60 years, who avoided the spotlight and inspired the country legend's ...

Dolly Parton's late husband Carl Dean served as the inspiration behind one of her greatest hits. Parton loosely wrote "Jolene" about a bank teller who had a crush on Dean.

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

The ‘Jolene’ artist’s charismatic persona and iconic music won the hearts of fans. Learn more about Dolly’s career here.

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

After meeting outside a Nashville laundromat when she was 18 years old, Dolly Parton and her loving husband Carl Dean would ...

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 impressive vocals, over-the-top style, and unapologetic candor have made her one of the most recognizable ...

Dolly Parton has paid tribute to her husband, Carl Dean, following his death aged 82. The country music legend met her first ...

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was 82 and had been married to the singer ...