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

The renowned country singer-songwriter surprised fans Friday at the 40th opening ceremony of her Pigeon Forge, Tenn., theme park, Dollywood.

Who was Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean - and how did he inspire Jolene? Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean was a businessman who owned an asphalt-paving company in Nashvil

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband for nearly 60 years and the man whose flirting inspired her classic hit "Jolene," has died. He was 82. Parton announced the news today in an Instagram post. "Carl Dean,

Dolly Parton released "Jolene” in 1973. The song was actually inspired by real people. The country music icon revealed the meaning of the song back in 2008. It's hard to imagine any woman posing a threat to Dolly Parton—even a fiery redhead with ivory skin and eyes of emerald green.

Dolly Parton's iconic song 'Jolene' is more than just a tale of jealousy; it's a reflection of a playful yet profound moment in her marriage to Carl Dean

Dolly Parton is continuing to honor and remember her late husband, Carl Dean, after his death on March 3. The singer, who confirmed his passing, and later admitted she was "consoled by the afterlife" before releasing a new song dedicated to him,

Country sweetheart Dolly Parton, 79, has been dealing with the sad passing of her husband, Carl Dean, who died on Monday, March 3. He was 82 years old. Now, Parton has made her first public appearance since Dean's death.