Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean's country music reporter, shares exclusive insights on interviewing Dolly Parton.

Danielle Parton, Dolly Parton's niece, has used her famous name to start a business while exploring her other passions. What ...

Dolly Parton is speaking out following the death of her husband, Carl Dean. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans. Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve ...

Dolly Parton has sent a “love note” to all who have supported her following the death this week of Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years. The 79-year-old “Jolene” singer shared her ...

Dolly Parton’s latest song honors her husband Carl Dean, who died March 3. The country singer released “If You Hadn’t Been There” Friday, writing a tribute to her late husband on Instagram ...

Dolly Parton thanked her fans for showing her love during a difficult time in her life. The country music legend lost her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, on Monday. He was 82. "This is a love note ...

Dolly Parton has released her first personal statement after asking for privacy following the death of her husband, Carl Dean ...

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean had one of the entertainment industry's most enduring marriages, but very little is known about the country music legend's late husband. Despite being married to the ...

By Maya Salam Over their nearly 60-year marriage, Carl Dean inspired his wife, the country music superstar Dolly Parton, to write several songs. There was “Just Because I’m a Woman” in 1968 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82: 'Words can't do justice' Parton and Dean, an asphalt paver, married in 1966. They did not ...

Dolly Parton is speaking out for the first time since announcing her husband’s death. On Thursday, March 6, Parton took to Instagram to share a message with her fans. “This is a love note to ...