Dolly Parton was married to her late husband, Carl Dean, for over half of a century, and their love story is just as ...

Dean passed away on March 3 after 59 years married to the Jolene singer in what was a notoriously private relationship.

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

Dolly Patron’s ultra-private husband Carl Dean, who died March 3 at the age of 82, was last photographed in public over five ...

Dolly Parton is mourning the passing of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean. "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.

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

Two Sumter County natives took their talents to Indianapolis last week to take part in the NFL Scouting Combine after ...

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

In a 2019 interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Dolly Parton shared just what motivated one of her most beloved songs—and there’s more to the story than you might think.

Carl Thomas Dean, who was with Dolly Parton for over 60 years, has died at age 82. A bank teller who had an evident crush on Dean inspired Parton's hit song "Jolene." ...

Here's how Dolly Parton's relationship with Carl Dean in their early years of marriage played a role in the creation of one ...