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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 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 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 ...

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 ...