The singer's hit song was released in October 1973, and was inspired by a woman who had a crush on her husband, Carl Dean, who died on March 3

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

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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 made her first public appearance on Friday following her husband's death on March 3. The "Jolene" singer-songwriter announced Carl Dean's death on Instagram.

Following Dean's death earlier this month at the age of 82, Parton surprised attendees Friday at Dollywood's Celebrity Theater to help the theme park's team kick off the Pigeon Fo

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.