Dolly Parton's hit song was released in October 1973 and has since been covered by dozens of musicians. She previously said ...

The woman Dolly Parton brought to life in her song “Jolene” is perhaps one of country music’s most famous fictional characters, with her “flaming locks of auburn hair,” “Ivory skin” and “Eyes of ...

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.