Dolly Parton revealed that the inspiration for her iconic song, Jolene, came from two sources - the bank clerk that wouldn’t ...

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 ...

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

courtesy Dolly Parton Dolly Parton's famed ballad ... her significant other's interest in another woman. But the “real” Jolene didn’t try to “take” Dean. Instead, she had a flirtatious ...

Dolly Parton's late husband served as ... However, the title of the song came from a different real-life experience for Parton. "One night I was on stage, and there was this beautiful little ...

Dolly Parton isn’t just a country legend — she ... since she’s Miley Cyrus‘ real-life godmother and distant relative, but others grew up listening to Dolly’s music.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82: 'Words can't do justice' "She had this beautiful red hair, this beautiful skin, these beautiful green eyes ...