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Dolly Parton's Husband: The Inspiration Behind 'Jolene'
March 4, 2025
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, was more than just a supportive spouse. He was a muse for some of her most iconic songs. Their love story began in 1964 outside a Nashville laundromat. Carl was an asphalt paver, and Dolly was already making waves in the music industry. Years into their marriage,