To call Carl Dean shy of the spotlight would be an understatement. Few seemed to know him personally outside of immediate family. Really, the most we know about Dean comes from Dolly Parton herself.

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

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

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.

Dolly Parton's beloved husband, Carl Dean, passed away on March 3 at age 82. The country music icon shared the news on ...

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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Dolly Parton's surprisingly humble former home in Nashville has finally sold, after many years on and off the market. Parton ...

Country music legend Dolly Parton doesn’t shy away from sharing her life. As her name graces her sprawling entertainment ...

Dolly Parton's husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, died on Monday, she announced on social media. He was 82. The couple was ...

Dolly Parton's surprisingly humble former home in Nashville has finally sold, after many years on and off the market. Parton ...