She had previously said that Jolene was inspired by a flirty bank teller who seemed to take an interest in Carl Dean.

Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” she wrote. Tish Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus and Dolly Parton at the 61st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. CBS via Getty Images The message ended with ...

Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years,” Parton wrote ...

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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.

November 12, 2022 - Parton receives a $100 million Courage and Civility Award from Jeff Bezos and his longtime partner Lauren Sanchez. The award money can be used as Parton sees fit. Last year, Bezos ...

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean ... which includes 25 No. 1 songs on the Billboard country charts, 10 Grammy Awards, an acting career and owning the popular theme park Dollywood and several ...