Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' and her late husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton discusses her hit song 'Jolene' inspired by her late husband, Carl Dean. The song was based on a bank teller's crush on Dean and a young fan named Jolene. Parton and Dean were married for 60 years before his passing at 82 in Nashville.
Key Points
- Song 'Jolene' inspired by a bank teller's crush on Carl Dean
- Another real-life encounter with a young fan named Jolene led to the song's title
- Parton and Dean were married for 60 years before his passing in Nashville
Pros
- Insight into the inspiration behind a classic country music song
- Heartwarming story about Dolly Parton and her late husband's relationship