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

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

Dolly Parton will think of Carl Dean every step of the way. Just days after the music icon said goodbye to her husband of 58 years, Dolly penned a moving message on her grief journey.

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 ...

Dolly Parton is paying tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, with a new emotional song titled “If You Hadn’t Been There.” The country singer shared the album art — including a throwback ...

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 ...

Dolly Parton thanked loved ones and fans for their sympathies on Thursday in her first public statement since announcing the death of Carl Dean, her husband of 58 years. Hours later, she released ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband and love of more than 60 years, has died. Parton made the announcement with a statement on her website and social media Monday. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly ...

Dolly Parton is thanking her support system in the days following the death of her husband Carl Dean, who she said she has accepted is "in God's arms now." The country music legend shared a ...

Dolly Parton is delivering a melodic sendoff for her late husband Carl Dean. Dean, who died Monday at 82, was Parton's longtime leading man, supporting her quietly behind the scenes for six decades.