Dolly Parton's hit song was released in October 1973 and has since been covered by dozens of musicians. She previously said that the ballad was "loosely based on a little bit of truth" by a woman who had a crush on the singer's late husband,

Dolly Parton's hit ballad Jolene was loosely inspired by a woman who had a crush on her husband, Carl Dean. Check out the adorable story amid the latter's death.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ was famously inspired by her late husband, Carl Dean, but she wrote several other songs about him over the years

Inside the lyrics of Dolly Parton's new song, "If You Hadn't Been There," is a sweet message to her late husband Carl Dean.

NEW YORK — Dolly Parton has released a breathtaking new ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Dean, who was Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday . He avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene.” He was 82.

The private country music legend celebrated the life of her late husband Carl Dean during a sneak peek of Dollywood's 40th anniversary in Tennessee.

Dolly Parton is keeping the memory of her beloved late husband, Carl Dean, close to her heart following his passing on March 3. The iconic singer, who shared the news of his demise, has spoken about being "consoled by the afterlife" and even released a touching tribute song in his honor,