Dolly Parton dedicates moving new song to her late husband

Dolly Parton dedicates moving new song to her late husband: 'He will always be the star of my life story'
Dolly Parton, who's put her life into beautiful songs through her whole career, from "I Will Always Love You" to "Jolene," just released the track "If You Hadn't Been There" in honor of husband Carl Dean's death on March 3.
The Real Story Behind Dolly Parton’s Hit ‘Jolene’ and How it Ties to Her Husband Carl Dean
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
Dolly Parton releases sweeping ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean
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.
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, inspired her hit song 'Jolene'
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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The Real Story Behind Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene,’ Inspired by Her Husband
The woman Dolly Parton brought to life in her song "Jolene" is perhaps one of country music's most famous fictional characters, with her " flaming locks of auburn hair ," " Ivory skin " and " Eyes of emerald green ."
The origin story for ‘Jolene’? Dolly Parton’s husband and another woman’s ‘terrible crush’
One of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits was inspired, in part, by her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean. The country music icon said her 1973 smash hit “Jolene,” which went to the top of Billboard’s country music chart,
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.
Dolly Parton speaks out after husband Carl Dean's death: 'I will always love you'
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Dolly Parton has emotional message for fans after husband’s death
Dolly Parton issued a new, emotional statement Thursday just days after the death of her husband, Carl Dean. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” the country music legend wrote. “Thank you for all the messages,
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