In the 1970s, Dolly Parton embarked on lengthy tour legs with members of her band. They traveled together by bus and spent weeks at a time away from home. Though Parton was married by this point, it didn’t take long before people began to whisper rumors of her flirtations with members of her band. Her former guitarist spoke about the affectionate way she treated people.
Dolly Parton was affectionate with members of her band
When Barbara Walters interviewed Parton in 1977, she asked the singer if there was any “hanky-panky” on the tour bus.
“Well, that depends on what you mean by hanky-panky,” Parton responded, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “We do a lot of celebratin’ on the bus. Let’s put it that way. If there’s really something to celebrate, if we want to stop and buy some wine or some champagne, if there’s somethin’ really nice.
Dolly Parton was affectionate with members of her band
When Barbara Walters interviewed Parton in 1977, she asked the singer if there was any “hanky-panky” on the tour bus.
“Well, that depends on what you mean by hanky-panky,” Parton responded, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “We do a lot of celebratin’ on the bus. Let’s put it that way. If there’s really something to celebrate, if we want to stop and buy some wine or some champagne, if there’s somethin’ really nice.
- 5/8/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, is as skilled at dodging the press as his wife is at courting their attention. In the decades they’ve been married, he has only spoken to media outlets a handful of times and is hardly ever seen out in public. In a rare interview, he shared the thoughtful reason he tries to avoid talking to journalists.
Dolly Parton’s husband shared why he doesn’t talk to the media
While Parton said Dean is thoughtful and charming with his close friends and family members, he avoids talking to strangers.
“Carl only talks to people he likes,” Parton’s friend Lucy Adams said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “He’ll talk to you if you go out there, but if he doesn’t have to, he won’t.”
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He practically never wanted to speak to...
Dolly Parton’s husband shared why he doesn’t talk to the media
While Parton said Dean is thoughtful and charming with his close friends and family members, he avoids talking to strangers.
“Carl only talks to people he likes,” Parton’s friend Lucy Adams said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “He’ll talk to you if you go out there, but if he doesn’t have to, he won’t.”
Dolly Parton | Robin Platzer/Images /Getty Images
He practically never wanted to speak to...
- 5/5/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Dean, for decades, a truth that may come as a surprise to some. Parton’s husband does not join her on red carpets or at shows — few pictures of him are even publicly available. Early in Parton’s career, though, Dean joined her at an industry event. According to those in attendance, Dean was visibly uncomfortable with being there.
Dolly Parton’s husband was visibly uncomfortable at an industry event
In the 1960s, Parton received an award at the BMI Awards Dinner, and Dean accompanied her to the ceremony. Both of them were nervous about the event.
“I was very excited, because I’d never been [to an awards dinner] before,” she said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Carl said he’d go with me. That was the first time he’d been to any industry function with me, and it was the last.
Dolly Parton’s husband was visibly uncomfortable at an industry event
In the 1960s, Parton received an award at the BMI Awards Dinner, and Dean accompanied her to the ceremony. Both of them were nervous about the event.
“I was very excited, because I’d never been [to an awards dinner] before,” she said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “Carl said he’d go with me. That was the first time he’d been to any industry function with me, and it was the last.
- 5/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has been with her husband for decades, and she has joked about her flirtations with other men for nearly as long as they’ve been together. She danced around rumors of affairs for years. Her husband, Carl Dean, keeps his goings-on out of the public eye, but he once called Parton to inform her that he was on a date. Parton was well acquainted with his partner.
Dolly Parton’s husband took her former teacher on a date
Parton’s career took her away from home often, leaving Dean alone. This meant that when people came to town, it may be up to him alone to entertain them. Once, while she was on tour, Parton’s first grade teacher called on the couple.
“I go to Nashville about twice a year and Dolly’s folks were always saying I should call her when I came down,” her former teacher,...
Dolly Parton’s husband took her former teacher on a date
Parton’s career took her away from home often, leaving Dean alone. This meant that when people came to town, it may be up to him alone to entertain them. Once, while she was on tour, Parton’s first grade teacher called on the couple.
“I go to Nashville about twice a year and Dolly’s folks were always saying I should call her when I came down,” her former teacher,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s former guitarist, Don Roth, traveled with the singer for weeks at a time as she toured. He grew familiar with her work ethic, sense of humor, and flirtatious nature. He also got to know her husband, Carl Dean. Roth said that while he was well aware of the rumors about Parton’s infidelity, he thought her sense of right and wrong was so strong that she never would have cheated on him.
Dolly Parton’s guitarist said she was obsessed with her morals
For much of her career, Parton was the subject of affair rumors. People wondered if she was romantically involved with many of her professional connections, like band members or co-stars. Parton flirted with these rumors, believing the media attention would give a boost to her various projects. While she rarely confirmed or denied having affairs, Roth felt confident that she never had.
“[S]he’s totally loyal to Carl Dean,...
Dolly Parton’s guitarist said she was obsessed with her morals
For much of her career, Parton was the subject of affair rumors. People wondered if she was romantically involved with many of her professional connections, like band members or co-stars. Parton flirted with these rumors, believing the media attention would give a boost to her various projects. While she rarely confirmed or denied having affairs, Roth felt confident that she never had.
“[S]he’s totally loyal to Carl Dean,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1967, Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, celebrated one year of marriage by visiting the man who married them, Dr. L. Don Duvall. They had a friendly relationship with him, and he continued to think fondly of the young couple over the years. Several years after their wedding, Dr. Duvall reached out to Parton. She responded with a sweet letter detailing how much she loved Dean.
Dolly Parton once wrote a sweet letter about her husband
In 1966, Parton and Dean drove to Georgia with Parton’s mother to elope. Dr. Duvall was sometimes wary of elopements, though he recalled immediately liking the young couple.
“She was just a pretty girl, a young, friendly, outgoing mountain girl,” he told Alanna Nash in the book Dolly. “I remember I really liked her as a person. I liked him, too. He seemed to be a nice young man.”
One year later, Parton...
Dolly Parton once wrote a sweet letter about her husband
In 1966, Parton and Dean drove to Georgia with Parton’s mother to elope. Dr. Duvall was sometimes wary of elopements, though he recalled immediately liking the young couple.
“She was just a pretty girl, a young, friendly, outgoing mountain girl,” he told Alanna Nash in the book Dolly. “I remember I really liked her as a person. I liked him, too. He seemed to be a nice young man.”
One year later, Parton...
- 4/29/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has been famous for years, which has given her access to practically everything she could have ever wanted. She said that she gained the most precious thing in her life before stardom, though. Parton said that she considered her relationship with her husband sacred and that he was incredibly important to her.
Dolly Parton said her husband was incredibly valuable to her
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since 1966. In their decades together, Dean has rarely been seen by the public, even as Parton grew increasingly visible. Parton said this dynamic worked well for them.
“He’s a real mystery person to the public. That’s good, though,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, that’s fine with us, and fine with him. He loves me good, and my career bein’ separate from my marriage is perfectly natural for us.
Dolly Parton said her husband was incredibly valuable to her
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since 1966. In their decades together, Dean has rarely been seen by the public, even as Parton grew increasingly visible. Parton said this dynamic worked well for them.
“He’s a real mystery person to the public. That’s good, though,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, that’s fine with us, and fine with him. He loves me good, and my career bein’ separate from my marriage is perfectly natural for us.
- 4/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s relationship with her husband, Carl Dean, has been going strong for decades, but she has managed to keep it almost entirely away from the public eye. Dean, in contrast to his wife, prefers a quiet life away from the spotlight. In the 1970s, Dean’s privacy made rumors about the couple fly. Parton said that one of these rumors was particularly embarrassing to her.
Dolly Parton found it embarrassing that people believed a rumor about her relationship
In 1977, journalist Alanna Nash met with Parton for a wide-ranging interview. Shortly before their meeting, a story ran about Parton that said she knew her marriage would work because she lived with Dean for a year beforehand. When Nash brought this up, Parton was horrified.
“Oh, I didn’t live with him!” she said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I made the mistake of sayin’ that out of country innocence.
Dolly Parton found it embarrassing that people believed a rumor about her relationship
In 1977, journalist Alanna Nash met with Parton for a wide-ranging interview. Shortly before their meeting, a story ran about Parton that said she knew her marriage would work because she lived with Dean for a year beforehand. When Nash brought this up, Parton was horrified.
“Oh, I didn’t live with him!” she said, per the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I made the mistake of sayin’ that out of country innocence.
- 4/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has joked that the secret to a good marriage is lots of time apart, but she also supports her relationship with thoughtful gifts for her husband. Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, is reclusive when compared to his limelight-loving wife, spending much of his time at the couple’s Tennessee home. Parton dressed up one of his favorite places on their property with a tribute to his childhood.
Dolly Parton crafted a tribute to her husband’s childhood
Parton’s career has her traveling frequently, placing her away from her husband for long stretches. She explained that even when she’s home, their schedules often do not align.
“He’s very much a loner, and of course that suits my lifestyle perfectly,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We see each other often, but we are not in each other’s face all the time.
Dolly Parton crafted a tribute to her husband’s childhood
Parton’s career has her traveling frequently, placing her away from her husband for long stretches. She explained that even when she’s home, their schedules often do not align.
“He’s very much a loner, and of course that suits my lifestyle perfectly,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We see each other often, but we are not in each other’s face all the time.
- 4/12/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton was in her home when an uneasy feeling settled over her. After a few strange occurrences, Parton had a full-on shock that terrified her. The singer became convinced that her house was haunted.
Dolly Parton believed she had a spirit in her home
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, shared their first home in Nashville with some of Parton’s siblings and her best friend, Judy. When they traveled back to their hometown, though, Parton and Dean were left alone in the house. They began to hear strange noises, which the couple attributed to Judy returning home early.
“One night we locked the doors and windows, as we routinely did when living in the city, and went off to bed. We soon began to hear noises in the kitchen,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, adding, “We heard the familiar sounds of cabinets opening and water running.
Dolly Parton believed she had a spirit in her home
Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, shared their first home in Nashville with some of Parton’s siblings and her best friend, Judy. When they traveled back to their hometown, though, Parton and Dean were left alone in the house. They began to hear strange noises, which the couple attributed to Judy returning home early.
“One night we locked the doors and windows, as we routinely did when living in the city, and went off to bed. We soon began to hear noises in the kitchen,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, adding, “We heard the familiar sounds of cabinets opening and water running.
- 4/8/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, keep their relationship away from the public eye. Still, some details about their marriage have become public, either from Parton herself or another source. Once, tabloids got a hold of information about Dean’s Christmas gift for Parton. She said it was so unromantic that it became a scandal.
Dolly Parton’s husband gave her a Christmas gift that reached the tabloids
Parton loves Dean dearly, but she has readily admitted that he doesn’t take a hugely romantic approach to gift-giving. Often, she said he buys two boxes of chocolates for Valentine’s Day and puts one in the freezer in case he forgets a gift the following year. One year, though, he gave her a large and expensive present for Christmas.
“One year a magazine came out with what they thought was a scandalous story,” she wrote in her book Dolly:...
Dolly Parton’s husband gave her a Christmas gift that reached the tabloids
Parton loves Dean dearly, but she has readily admitted that he doesn’t take a hugely romantic approach to gift-giving. Often, she said he buys two boxes of chocolates for Valentine’s Day and puts one in the freezer in case he forgets a gift the following year. One year, though, he gave her a large and expensive present for Christmas.
“One year a magazine came out with what they thought was a scandalous story,” she wrote in her book Dolly:...
- 4/6/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s public image is all rhinestoned glitz, everything her husband, Carl Dean, is not. In their private lives, Parton and Dean, who have been married since 1966, are also quite different. She said that his idea of romance used to bother her. She shared why she began to think differently about this.
Dolly Parton said her husband’s idea of romance used to bother her
In the years Parton and Dean have been married, she has realized that there are some ways in which he is not very romantic. Valentine’s Day, for example, hardly registers for him.
“Carl is not romantic in the way that some men are. Actually, he’s cheap,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “He’s the kind who’ll go to a drugstore on Valentine’s Day and get two boxes of candy. He’ll give one...
Dolly Parton said her husband’s idea of romance used to bother her
In the years Parton and Dean have been married, she has realized that there are some ways in which he is not very romantic. Valentine’s Day, for example, hardly registers for him.
“Carl is not romantic in the way that some men are. Actually, he’s cheap,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “He’s the kind who’ll go to a drugstore on Valentine’s Day and get two boxes of candy. He’ll give one...
- 4/3/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s husband has weathered his fair share of affair rumors over the years. She has described herself as the “Queen of the Tabloids,” with stories about her alleged affairs frequently making headlines. Her husband, Carl Dean, grew so used to it that he joked about it with her. After rumors swirled about an affair between Parton and Burt Reynolds, her husband said he wanted to send a photo of their “baby” to the media.
Dolly Parton’s husband joked about her relationship with Burt Reynolds
Parton and Reynolds starred in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas together in 1982. Rumors began to circulate that the two were having an affair, which Parton publicly squashed.
“There were the inevitable rumors that Burt and I were romantically involved, and one day, in an interview, somebody asked me if it was true,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
Dolly Parton’s husband joked about her relationship with Burt Reynolds
Parton and Reynolds starred in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas together in 1982. Rumors began to circulate that the two were having an affair, which Parton publicly squashed.
“There were the inevitable rumors that Burt and I were romantically involved, and one day, in an interview, somebody asked me if it was true,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
- 4/1/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For years, Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, dealt with rumors of her infidelity. Tabloids reported on her alleged affairs with co-stars and even she discussed her flirtatious relationships with other celebrities. It never bothered Dean, though. Parton said he seldom got jealous, to the point where he was happy to wave her off on a romantic trip with another man.
Dolly Parton’s husband had no problems with her taking a trip with another man
While working on the album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Parton became good friends with a man named Bob Hunka. The pair clicked right away.
“We just took to each other,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We had the same views on God, religion, and life. Odd as it may seem, we are soul mates, not lovers, but just warm, wonderful friends. Some of the...
Dolly Parton’s husband had no problems with her taking a trip with another man
While working on the album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Parton became good friends with a man named Bob Hunka. The pair clicked right away.
“We just took to each other,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We had the same views on God, religion, and life. Odd as it may seem, we are soul mates, not lovers, but just warm, wonderful friends. Some of the...
- 3/30/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has always described her husband as handsome, and Jane Fonda apparently agrees. While they were on set for Nine to Five, Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, dropped by. After a bit of flirtatious banter from Fonda, the two began discussing Parton. She said she was incredibly flattered by what her husband said about her.
Dolly Parton’s husband spoke highly about his wife
Dean stopped by the Nine to Five set to visit his wife and to see Fonda. She had been his celebrity crush for years and he wanted to see her in person. They talked for a bit — Fonda apparently thought he was very good-looking — and the conversation eventually became about Parton.
“That day on the set, after talking to Carl, she came over to me and asked, ‘What did Carl mean when he said that you’re an angel?’ I didn’t know what he had said,...
Dolly Parton’s husband spoke highly about his wife
Dean stopped by the Nine to Five set to visit his wife and to see Fonda. She had been his celebrity crush for years and he wanted to see her in person. They talked for a bit — Fonda apparently thought he was very good-looking — and the conversation eventually became about Parton.
“That day on the set, after talking to Carl, she came over to me and asked, ‘What did Carl mean when he said that you’re an angel?’ I didn’t know what he had said,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Dean, for nearly 60 years, a fact that might have come as a surprise to her mother-in-law. Parton and Dean are opposites in many ways, but they fit together well. According to Parton, her mother-in-law wasn’t sure he would have been a good fit with anyone else. She didn’t think her son would have gotten married if it wasn’t for Parton.
Dolly Parton’s mother-in-law didn’t think her son would have gotten married
Parton met her future mother-in-law on her first real date with Dean. They grew close over her years of marriage, and Dean’s mother shared many stories about his childhood with Parton.
“Here is this man with all of the money and material things he could ever want or need, and he still loves to dig around in dumps for what he calls ‘treasures.’ I don’t mind.
Dolly Parton’s mother-in-law didn’t think her son would have gotten married
Parton met her future mother-in-law on her first real date with Dean. They grew close over her years of marriage, and Dean’s mother shared many stories about his childhood with Parton.
“Here is this man with all of the money and material things he could ever want or need, and he still loves to dig around in dumps for what he calls ‘treasures.’ I don’t mind.
- 3/28/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married for decades, but that hasn’t stopped either of them from having crushes. For years, rumors have swirled about Parton’s alleged affairs, and she wrote “Jolene” about an interaction her husband had with a bank teller. Parton revealed that her husband has always harbored a crush on one of her former co-stars.
Dolly Parton shared why her husband has always had a crush on Jane Fonda
While Parton was shooting Nine to Five, she and Fonda spent time discussing men they found attractive. As they spoke, Fonda pointed out a man she found good looking. Parton could hardly keep from laughing when she saw who Fonda had pointed out.
“I was laughing my butt off inside, but biting my lip. The man was my husband, Carl,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, adding,...
Dolly Parton shared why her husband has always had a crush on Jane Fonda
While Parton was shooting Nine to Five, she and Fonda spent time discussing men they found attractive. As they spoke, Fonda pointed out a man she found good looking. Parton could hardly keep from laughing when she saw who Fonda had pointed out.
“I was laughing my butt off inside, but biting my lip. The man was my husband, Carl,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, adding,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s husband took her to meet his mother on their first real date. She found this surprising, though it wasn’t nearly as shocking as the words he used to introduce her. Parton said the way he introduced her made her feel stranger than she ever had in her life.
Dolly Parton couldn’t believe the way her future husband introduced her
Parton moved to Nashville in 1964, and met her future husband, Carl Dean, nearly immediately upon arrival. She was outside a laundromat when he drove past and struck up a conversation with her.
After their first meeting, Dean visited Parton while she worked a babysitting job. When she got a day off, he took her on their first real date. He hadn’t told her where they were going, so she was shocked when he pulled into the driveway of his parents’ home.
“Inside, his mother was...
Dolly Parton couldn’t believe the way her future husband introduced her
Parton moved to Nashville in 1964, and met her future husband, Carl Dean, nearly immediately upon arrival. She was outside a laundromat when he drove past and struck up a conversation with her.
After their first meeting, Dean visited Parton while she worked a babysitting job. When she got a day off, he took her on their first real date. He hadn’t told her where they were going, so she was shocked when he pulled into the driveway of his parents’ home.
“Inside, his mother was...
- 3/25/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married for decades, but she said they approach life in markedly different ways. Parton is far more outgoing and enjoys the spotlight her career brings her. Dean keeps his life so private that many people don’t even know he exists. Their spending habits are also quite different. Parton said Dean hates to spend money and finds her purchasing habits shocking.
Dolly Parton’s husband found her spending habits baffling
While Parton and Dean have a private relationship, she has spoken about him and the way their marriage functions. According to Parton, she and Dean are virtual opposites. One of their points of disagreement is the way they like to spend money.
“Carl would rather have his body hair painfully pulled out than spend money,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I call him Scrooge.
Dolly Parton’s husband found her spending habits baffling
While Parton and Dean have a private relationship, she has spoken about him and the way their marriage functions. According to Parton, she and Dean are virtual opposites. One of their points of disagreement is the way they like to spend money.
“Carl would rather have his body hair painfully pulled out than spend money,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I call him Scrooge.
- 3/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, since 1966. In their nearly 60 years of marriage, she has become a global superstar and he has stayed entirely in the background. Her fame has brought many rumors about her love life, including whispers that she has conducted affairs with several people. Parton said that even members of her family have warned Dean about it. Here’s how he reacts to these rumors.
Dolly Parton’s husband doesn’t worry about her having affairs
For years, tabloids have reported on alleged affairs between Parton, her co-stars, and other musicians. She has even fanned some of these flames herself, believing the publicity could be helpful to whatever project she’s working on. She admitted that people in her life have had serious talks with Dean about her alleged affairs.
“Carl has had various people and even family members approach him to...
Dolly Parton’s husband doesn’t worry about her having affairs
For years, tabloids have reported on alleged affairs between Parton, her co-stars, and other musicians. She has even fanned some of these flames herself, believing the publicity could be helpful to whatever project she’s working on. She admitted that people in her life have had serious talks with Dean about her alleged affairs.
“Carl has had various people and even family members approach him to...
- 3/15/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Singer-actress Dolly Parton has shared that the chocolate cake she bakes for her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, isn’t the only thing he’s a fan of, there’s an outfit in question as well. Just days after releasing her latest album ‘Rockstar’ in November, 2023, Parton took the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game, and she was aptly dressed for the occasion in a white vest with blue stars, blue crop top and white shorts, reports ‘People’.
“It turned out pretty cool and my husband liked it. He said, ‘Those shorts were a little too short.’ I said, ‘Jealous?’,” Parton recalled with a laugh.
“And I said, ‘They weren’t as short as the other girls!’ He was just being funny. I think he thought – because everybody’s making a to-do over it – he thought,...
“It turned out pretty cool and my husband liked it. He said, ‘Those shorts were a little too short.’ I said, ‘Jealous?’,” Parton recalled with a laugh.
“And I said, ‘They weren’t as short as the other girls!’ He was just being funny. I think he thought – because everybody’s making a to-do over it – he thought,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Agency News Desk
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Dolly Parton has always been pretty big on make-up. The country music star quipped she rarely went out in public without cosmetics because she wasn’t too proud of her natural appearance.
What Dolly Parton tells people who wonder what she’s like without makeup Dolly Parton | Brandon Sloter/Getty Images
It’s no secret that Parton enjoys make-up. She theorized that her fascination with cosmetic products stemmed from her childhood. Her father, Robert Lee Parton, forbade Parton and her sister from wearing makeup in the household when growing up. So when Parton finally left her home, she couldn’t help but indulge in what she’d been missing out.
“Maybe that has something to do with the fact that as soon as we got away from home, we practically made a career out of makeup and the other trappings of what we considered to be femininity,” Parton once wrote...
What Dolly Parton tells people who wonder what she’s like without makeup Dolly Parton | Brandon Sloter/Getty Images
It’s no secret that Parton enjoys make-up. She theorized that her fascination with cosmetic products stemmed from her childhood. Her father, Robert Lee Parton, forbade Parton and her sister from wearing makeup in the household when growing up. So when Parton finally left her home, she couldn’t help but indulge in what she’d been missing out.
“Maybe that has something to do with the fact that as soon as we got away from home, we practically made a career out of makeup and the other trappings of what we considered to be femininity,” Parton once wrote...
- 1/22/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (Ians) Singer Dolly Parton has been wed to Carl Thomas Dean since 1966 but said that she always made sure her career was top priority and she doesn’t think she would have been able to do that if she had become a mother.
“I haven’t missed (having kids) like I thought I would. When you’re a young couple, you think you’re going to have kids, but it just wasn’t one of those burning things for me. I had my career and my music and I was travelling,” she told Saga Exceptional magazine.
The “Jolene” hitmaker went on to add that had she chosen to have children she would have spent her life “worrying” about what might happen to them and insisted she would “hate” to bring a child into the world right now in its current state, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She added: “If I’d had kids,...
“I haven’t missed (having kids) like I thought I would. When you’re a young couple, you think you’re going to have kids, but it just wasn’t one of those burning things for me. I had my career and my music and I was travelling,” she told Saga Exceptional magazine.
The “Jolene” hitmaker went on to add that had she chosen to have children she would have spent her life “worrying” about what might happen to them and insisted she would “hate” to bring a child into the world right now in its current state, reports aceshowbiz.com.
She added: “If I’d had kids,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, actor, and author. She’s been in the business for more than 50 years and is still one of the most popular and recognizable musicians on the planet. The Queen of Country has been like an open book for fans when talking about her childhood and career. But something Parton is notoriously private about is her husband, Carl Dean. In fact, most people have never seen him or know anything about the man she’s been married to for nearly six decades.
After a secret wedding in the ’60s, the couple renewed their vows in 2016 but Parton hasn’t been seen wearing the new wedding ring she got. Read on to find out the reason why.
Why Parton and Dean had to have a secret wedding
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After a secret wedding in the ’60s, the couple renewed their vows in 2016 but Parton hasn’t been seen wearing the new wedding ring she got. Read on to find out the reason why.
Why Parton and Dean had to have a secret wedding
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- 11/23/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton‘s new album is out now!
On Friday (November 17), the 77-year-old country music entertainer debuted her first-ever rock album, aptly titled Rockstar.
The new album features Dolly covering some of the most iconic rock songs in history including tons of collabs with entertainers such as Elton John, Pink, Miley Cyrus, and Paul McCartney.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I can’t tell you how proud I am of the ‘Rockstar’ album and I can’t tell you how happy I am that it’s finally here to be released!” Dolly wrote on Instagram. “I really had a wonderful time working with all these iconic artists on the record and all these iconic musicians. Not to mention all these great iconic songs that I think everybody will love hearing again. I just hope you enjoy my version of them!”
In a recent interview, Dolly shared some rare comments...
On Friday (November 17), the 77-year-old country music entertainer debuted her first-ever rock album, aptly titled Rockstar.
The new album features Dolly covering some of the most iconic rock songs in history including tons of collabs with entertainers such as Elton John, Pink, Miley Cyrus, and Paul McCartney.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I can’t tell you how proud I am of the ‘Rockstar’ album and I can’t tell you how happy I am that it’s finally here to be released!” Dolly wrote on Instagram. “I really had a wonderful time working with all these iconic artists on the record and all these iconic musicians. Not to mention all these great iconic songs that I think everybody will love hearing again. I just hope you enjoy my version of them!”
In a recent interview, Dolly shared some rare comments...
- 11/17/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dolly Parton is sharing some rare comments about her husband, Carl Dean.
The 77-year-old music icon spoke out on the final episode of What Would Dolly Do? Radio on Apple Music 1 about her new album Rockstar, as well as her private life.
Tune in and listen to the episode in-full this Friday (November 17) at 5 p.m. Et or anytime on-demand right here. What Would Dolly Do? Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts.
Dolly Parton’s new album Rockstar is out everywhere on Friday (November 17) as well.
Click through to find out what she had to say about her album, her husband and much more…...
The 77-year-old music icon spoke out on the final episode of What Would Dolly Do? Radio on Apple Music 1 about her new album Rockstar, as well as her private life.
Tune in and listen to the episode in-full this Friday (November 17) at 5 p.m. Et or anytime on-demand right here. What Would Dolly Do? Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts.
Dolly Parton’s new album Rockstar is out everywhere on Friday (November 17) as well.
Click through to find out what she had to say about her album, her husband and much more…...
- 11/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married since before she was famous. She grew into her career with him by her side. Despite the closeness of their long-lasting relationship, she said that he has very little to do with any part of her music career. Still, she revealed that she gave him a gold record for a prediction he made about one of her songs.
Dolly Parton said Carl Dean predicted one of her biggest hits
In 1977, Parton crossed over from the country charts to pop with the song “Here You Come Again.” It’s one of the few songs she’s released that she didn’t write. She also worried that her existing fan base would resent her for making a pop record.
Dean didn’t have the same concerns. While he had little to do with her career, he knew immediately that it would be a hit.
Dolly Parton said Carl Dean predicted one of her biggest hits
In 1977, Parton crossed over from the country charts to pop with the song “Here You Come Again.” It’s one of the few songs she’s released that she didn’t write. She also worried that her existing fan base would resent her for making a pop record.
Dean didn’t have the same concerns. While he had little to do with her career, he knew immediately that it would be a hit.
- 8/14/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton Has ‘Never Been More Embarrassed’ Than the Time She Mistook Another Man for Her Husband
Dolly Parton has been married to her husband, Carl Dean, for nearly 60 years. The couple has one of the most successful marriages in show business, but many people barely know what Dean looks like. Even Parton seems a little shaky on her husband’s appearance. In what she described as one of her most embarrassing moments, she walked up to a stranger assuming it was Dean. To her humiliation, he was not her husband.
Dolly Parton confused another person with her husband
Parton said she likes physical touch and finds it hard to keep her hands off Dean. This trait once backfired spectacularly.
“Carl and I were roaming around a drugstore, and I wandered off to pick up some things to take on the road with me,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “After a while, I spotted Carl with his face buried in one of his favorite magazines.
Dolly Parton confused another person with her husband
Parton said she likes physical touch and finds it hard to keep her hands off Dean. This trait once backfired spectacularly.
“Carl and I were roaming around a drugstore, and I wandered off to pick up some things to take on the road with me,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “After a while, I spotted Carl with his face buried in one of his favorite magazines.
- 8/6/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean started dating shortly after the “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” singer moved to Nashville. They dated for two years before secretly getting married in Ringgold, Georgia (against the advice of Parton’s record label). Here’s a look back at the famous couple’s time dating, including their “special songs.”
How Dolly Parton and Carl Dean met and started dating
When Parton first moved to Nashville, she lived next to a laundromat called the Wishy Washy. One day, after putting in a load, she walked outside to get some air. There in his car, idling, was Dean. The two started flirting and made a quick connection. For the next week, Parton was booked babysitting and couldn’t go out with the handsome stranger. So he joined her in her babysitting duties until she finally got a night off. That night, he took her to...
How Dolly Parton and Carl Dean met and started dating
When Parton first moved to Nashville, she lived next to a laundromat called the Wishy Washy. One day, after putting in a load, she walked outside to get some air. There in his car, idling, was Dean. The two started flirting and made a quick connection. For the next week, Parton was booked babysitting and couldn’t go out with the handsome stranger. So he joined her in her babysitting duties until she finally got a night off. That night, he took her to...
- 7/29/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s recluse of a husband, Carl Dean, has never been a fan of the spotlight. But, at home, apparently, the man of mystery comes alive. In the “Two Doors Down” singer’s 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business, Parton wrote that her husband loves to “play characters.”
Carl Dean is much more comfortable with people he knows
“People who don’t know Carl would think that he’s shy and bashful,” wrote Parton. “That’s not really true. He loves to have a great time and was voted wittiest in his high school class. It’s just that he’s comfortable with his own surroundings, with people he knows.”
Dean is extremely devoted to his friends and family—and always has been—ready to lend a hand to any loved one who needs his assistance.
“He’s the first one to the hospital, the funeral home,...
Carl Dean is much more comfortable with people he knows
“People who don’t know Carl would think that he’s shy and bashful,” wrote Parton. “That’s not really true. He loves to have a great time and was voted wittiest in his high school class. It’s just that he’s comfortable with his own surroundings, with people he knows.”
Dean is extremely devoted to his friends and family—and always has been—ready to lend a hand to any loved one who needs his assistance.
“He’s the first one to the hospital, the funeral home,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In their golden years, Dolly Parton and husband Carl Dean are spending more quality time together than ever. Parton has stopped touring to stick closer to home—and closer to her husband.
But back when the “Jolene” singer’s career was just getting started, it wasn’t unusual for Parton and Dean to spend most of their time apart. It’s one of the reasons the Queen of Country thinks her marriage has been so successful for all these years. With all that time away, Parton and Dean often missed each other. Here’s what they would do to quell the pangs of longing.
Dolly and Carl have always respected the other’s alone time
Dean has always been a loner, which works perfectly for someone who’s in the line of work Parton is in. Dean never made Parton feel bad for pursuing her dreams or being gone all the time.
But back when the “Jolene” singer’s career was just getting started, it wasn’t unusual for Parton and Dean to spend most of their time apart. It’s one of the reasons the Queen of Country thinks her marriage has been so successful for all these years. With all that time away, Parton and Dean often missed each other. Here’s what they would do to quell the pangs of longing.
Dolly and Carl have always respected the other’s alone time
Dean has always been a loner, which works perfectly for someone who’s in the line of work Parton is in. Dean never made Parton feel bad for pursuing her dreams or being gone all the time.
- 7/27/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton became Porter Wagoner’s “new girl singer” after Norma Jean Beasler left The Porter Wagoner Show in 1967. While the show was the “Dumb Blonde” singer’s first big break, she and her new boss often butted heads. It got to the point where it seemed as though their primary form of communication was arguing.
Dolly Parton believes Porter Wagoner came into her life for a reason
As difficult as her relationship with Wagoner ended up being, Parton believes she was always meant to work with the country personality.
“I think it was God’s will for a higher purpose for both of us,” she wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I can’t speak for Porter, but I truly believe I have become a wiser and better person for the growth I accomplished during those difficult years.”
Ever the silver-lining-seeker, Parton reflected on...
Dolly Parton believes Porter Wagoner came into her life for a reason
As difficult as her relationship with Wagoner ended up being, Parton believes she was always meant to work with the country personality.
“I think it was God’s will for a higher purpose for both of us,” she wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I can’t speak for Porter, but I truly believe I have become a wiser and better person for the growth I accomplished during those difficult years.”
Ever the silver-lining-seeker, Parton reflected on...
- 7/25/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s hard to imagine Dolly Parton being afraid of anything. But that’s part of the charm of the Queen of Country—she’s always been honest about her fears. Along with her lifelong fear of the dark, Parton is also quite the nervous flyer.
Dolly Parton’s trip to Chicago
One of the first big developments in Parton’s career was signing with Fred Foster at Monument Records
“Fred invested a lot of time and effort and money in me,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “He bought clothes for me so that I would ‘look the part’ and made a great effort to get me known.”
Foster was always looking for different ways to promote Parton. One day, he booked her on “American Bandstand” and at a jukebox convention in Chicago.
Dolly’s first flight and where her fear of flying...
Dolly Parton’s trip to Chicago
One of the first big developments in Parton’s career was signing with Fred Foster at Monument Records
“Fred invested a lot of time and effort and money in me,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “He bought clothes for me so that I would ‘look the part’ and made a great effort to get me known.”
Foster was always looking for different ways to promote Parton. One day, he booked her on “American Bandstand” and at a jukebox convention in Chicago.
Dolly’s first flight and where her fear of flying...
- 7/23/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Carl Dean didn’t propose to Dolly Parton in a traditional sense. He didn’t get down on one knee nor did he share a meaningful declaration of love. Here’s how Dean asked the “Coat of Many Colors” singer to marry him and how she thought about the non-proposal.
How Carl Dean ‘proposed’ to Dolly Parton
Shortly after Parton arrived in Nashville, she moved to Madison, Tennessee. Dean lived in South Nashville, where he worked at his father’s asphalt-paving business.
“Between [where we lived] and the time he spent with me, he wasn’t getting any sleep at all,” Parton wrote of Dean in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
So, one day, “quite matter-of-factly,” Dean told Parton: “You’re either gonna have to move to the other side of town or we’re gonna have to get married.”
To Dean, this was a proposal.
“People always want...
How Carl Dean ‘proposed’ to Dolly Parton
Shortly after Parton arrived in Nashville, she moved to Madison, Tennessee. Dean lived in South Nashville, where he worked at his father’s asphalt-paving business.
“Between [where we lived] and the time he spent with me, he wasn’t getting any sleep at all,” Parton wrote of Dean in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
So, one day, “quite matter-of-factly,” Dean told Parton: “You’re either gonna have to move to the other side of town or we’re gonna have to get married.”
To Dean, this was a proposal.
“People always want...
- 7/22/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean have been married for 56 years. The couple got together shortly after Parton moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer/songwriter. They married two years later. In those two years, and for many years to come, Parton learned a lot about the mystery man that is Carl Dean. Sometime early on, she started lovingly referring to him as “Scrooge.” Her reasoning had nothing to do with Christamas and everything to do with how cheap she realized her new partner was.
Carl saves and Dolly spends
Dean and Parton quickly figured out that they have different philosophies when it comes to money.
“Carl would rather have his body hair painfully pulled out than spend money,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I call him Scrooge. He’s so tight he squeaks when he walks.”
The “Light...
Carl saves and Dolly spends
Dean and Parton quickly figured out that they have different philosophies when it comes to money.
“Carl would rather have his body hair painfully pulled out than spend money,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I call him Scrooge. He’s so tight he squeaks when he walks.”
The “Light...
- 7/20/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s long-time husband has largely remained a mystery, despite being married to one of the biggest stars in the world. But the “Two Doors Down” singer has spoken and written about her spotlight-avoidant husband here and there. Here’s what we know about Dean’s childhood and how it made him who he is.
The Dean family
Carl Thomas Dean was named after one of his father’s army buddies. He got his middle name from the hospital he was born at—Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
His mother was Virginia Bates Dean and his father was Edgar Henry. By their friends, they were known as Ginny and Ed. In addition to Carl, Ginny and Ed had two other children, Sandra and Donnie.
Parton loved the Deans and got along with them wonderfully.
“Carl’s mother, Mama Dean to me, was always one of my best friends,” Parton...
The Dean family
Carl Thomas Dean was named after one of his father’s army buddies. He got his middle name from the hospital he was born at—Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
His mother was Virginia Bates Dean and his father was Edgar Henry. By their friends, they were known as Ginny and Ed. In addition to Carl, Ginny and Ed had two other children, Sandra and Donnie.
Parton loved the Deans and got along with them wonderfully.
“Carl’s mother, Mama Dean to me, was always one of my best friends,” Parton...
- 7/19/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton and husband Carl Dean had a rushed wedding ceremony and an even more rushed honeymoon. Here’s why the couple had such limited time together during and after their special day.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s wedding
The “Two Doors Down” singer and Dean decided they wanted to get married because they lived too far apart from each other. Being a traditional man, Dean didn’t want to move in with Parton until they were married. But Parton’s record label told her not to tie the knot. They thought it’d affect her image. Even so, Parton and Dean were set on getting married. So they snuck off to Ringgold, Georgia, a town famous for their hasty weddings.
The couple, plus Parton’s mother Avie Lee, arrived in Ringgold on a Friday. But as they began the small ceremony at city hall, Parton realized she wanted...
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s wedding
The “Two Doors Down” singer and Dean decided they wanted to get married because they lived too far apart from each other. Being a traditional man, Dean didn’t want to move in with Parton until they were married. But Parton’s record label told her not to tie the knot. They thought it’d affect her image. Even so, Parton and Dean were set on getting married. So they snuck off to Ringgold, Georgia, a town famous for their hasty weddings.
The couple, plus Parton’s mother Avie Lee, arrived in Ringgold on a Friday. But as they began the small ceremony at city hall, Parton realized she wanted...
- 7/17/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Shortly after Carl Dean met Dolly Parton, he knew he wanted to marry her. He was so certain, in fact, that for their first date, he brought the “Jolene” singer to his mother’s house. He introduced his new beau as “the one I’m going to marry.” Here’s how Parton felt about that.
Dolly Parton wasn’t looking for a boyfriend when she met Carl Dean
Parton had just moved to Nashville when she met her future husband, Dean, at the laundromat just outside her apartment. Even after their first meeting, Dean became adamant about pursuing the “Down From Dover” singer.
“He came to see me every day for the next week,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I was baby-sitting to earn a little money. That meant I couldn’t leave the house, so a real date was out of the question.
Dolly Parton wasn’t looking for a boyfriend when she met Carl Dean
Parton had just moved to Nashville when she met her future husband, Dean, at the laundromat just outside her apartment. Even after their first meeting, Dean became adamant about pursuing the “Down From Dover” singer.
“He came to see me every day for the next week,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “I was baby-sitting to earn a little money. That meant I couldn’t leave the house, so a real date was out of the question.
- 7/16/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even though Dolly Parton’s record label instructed her not to get married lest it affect her image, the “Two Doors Down” singer and Carl Dean could not wait. So they snuck off to a town called Ringgold, Georgia to tie the knot in secret. But once there, Parton decided the hasty ceremony wasn’t what she’d always envisioned.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s almost-wedding
Parton’s mother made the trip to Nashville to accompany her daughter and new son-in-law to Ringgold.
“Mama made me a wisp of a veil to go with a white eyelet dress she had also made,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “She had also wrapped a little white Bible in lace and tied it up with field flowers for me to carry.”
It was a Friday when the small party headed to Ringgold. The couple got their license from city hall.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s almost-wedding
Parton’s mother made the trip to Nashville to accompany her daughter and new son-in-law to Ringgold.
“Mama made me a wisp of a veil to go with a white eyelet dress she had also made,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “She had also wrapped a little white Bible in lace and tied it up with field flowers for me to carry.”
It was a Friday when the small party headed to Ringgold. The couple got their license from city hall.
- 7/15/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton has an affection toward animals, especially dogs. Since she and her husband, Carl Dean, never had kids, she thinks of her dogs as her children. It’s hard to understand people’s love for their pets, and Parton expressed her love for one of her dogs by writing a song about them.
Dolly Parton wrote ‘Cracker Jack’ about her childhood dog
“Cracker Jack” was recorded in 1973 by Parton, but she never released it until a 2007 re-release of Jolene. The track is titled after a stray dog she befriended as a kid, but it’s dedicated to her family members who have all lost beloved pets. In the book Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, Parton explained why she loves dogs so much, and why Cracker Jack was the “best friend” she ever had.
“Your dog always lives in memory. Even though they don’t live as long as people,...
Dolly Parton wrote ‘Cracker Jack’ about her childhood dog
“Cracker Jack” was recorded in 1973 by Parton, but she never released it until a 2007 re-release of Jolene. The track is titled after a stray dog she befriended as a kid, but it’s dedicated to her family members who have all lost beloved pets. In the book Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, Parton explained why she loves dogs so much, and why Cracker Jack was the “best friend” she ever had.
“Your dog always lives in memory. Even though they don’t live as long as people,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
From the beginning of their relationship up until the moment they got married, Dolly Parton was never 100% certain of how Carl Dean felt about her. But there is one moment she remembers where she became certain about him, and that’s when he told her he’d joined the army and would be going to Vietnam.
Carl’s sweet courting of Dolly didn’t include words of affirmation
After the “Down From Dover” singer and Dean started dating, Dean made a habit of visiting his beau across town. He’d bring with him a little transistor radio so the two could sit on the porch and listen to music.
“We would sit and talk and hold hands and kiss and listen to that little radio,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “Otis Redding was our favorite.”
Though Dean visited Parton frequently, he never told her he loved her.
Carl’s sweet courting of Dolly didn’t include words of affirmation
After the “Down From Dover” singer and Dean started dating, Dean made a habit of visiting his beau across town. He’d bring with him a little transistor radio so the two could sit on the porch and listen to music.
“We would sit and talk and hold hands and kiss and listen to that little radio,” Parton wrote in her 1994 memoir, Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “Otis Redding was our favorite.”
Though Dean visited Parton frequently, he never told her he loved her.
- 7/13/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Country music legend Dolly Parton may have aged in looks, but that has not stopped her being full of energy, as she said that she will never be as old as she really is because she tries to stay young in spirit.
Speaking to The Sunday People’s ‘Love Sunday magazine’, the 77-year old music icon said: “It’s all good doctors, good makeup, and good lighting! I try to stay young in spirit and I think sometimes that kind of spills over a little bit. I’ll never be as old as I am.”
As per ‘Female First UK, the country music icon, however, is now switching gears and going to rock’n roll with her album ‘Rockstar’.
Talking about the record she said: “Rockstar is one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. I feel like a rock star! I wanted to see what I could...
Speaking to The Sunday People’s ‘Love Sunday magazine’, the 77-year old music icon said: “It’s all good doctors, good makeup, and good lighting! I try to stay young in spirit and I think sometimes that kind of spills over a little bit. I’ll never be as old as I am.”
As per ‘Female First UK, the country music icon, however, is now switching gears and going to rock’n roll with her album ‘Rockstar’.
Talking about the record she said: “Rockstar is one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. I feel like a rock star! I wanted to see what I could...
- 7/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dolly Parton’s upcoming album, Rockstar, features an exciting lineup of classic rock songs with an all-star cast. Many of these songs are iconic tracks that are considered untouchable. Artists can record their own version of them, but they will most likely pale in comparison to the original. Parton is a wonderful singer who can successfully put her own spin on other songs, but there were two songs people told her to stay away from.
Dolly Parton was urged to steer clear of ‘Free Bird’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Rockstar is Dolly Parton’s first rock album and she is not pulling any punches. The album consists of 30 songs, mostly covers with a few Parton originals. A few of these tracks include “Let It Be,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”.
Two songs featured on the album are Lynyrd Skynyrd...
Dolly Parton was urged to steer clear of ‘Free Bird’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Rockstar is Dolly Parton’s first rock album and she is not pulling any punches. The album consists of 30 songs, mostly covers with a few Parton originals. A few of these tracks include “Let It Be,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”.
Two songs featured on the album are Lynyrd Skynyrd...
- 7/5/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Jolene” is one of Dolly Parton’s most successful songs, and continues to be relevant years after she released it. The song is about a woman pleading with another to stay away from her man. However, it comes from Parton’s authentic experience when she felt threatened by another woman taking her husband, Carl Dean. Parton said Dean felt “embarrassed” by “Jolene” as he is the man referenced in the song.
Dolly Parton said her husband was initially ‘embarrassed’ by ‘Jolene’
“Jolene” is a classic song in the history of country music. It has a fantastic rhythm and perfect lyrics by Parton. The lyrics are not artificial, as they come from Parton’s personal insecurities. In a 2014 appearance at Glastonbury, Dolly Parton revealed the inspiration behind “Jolene”. The story was based on an interaction between her husband and a redheaded bank teller, who her husband was spending a bit too much time with.
Dolly Parton said her husband was initially ‘embarrassed’ by ‘Jolene’
“Jolene” is a classic song in the history of country music. It has a fantastic rhythm and perfect lyrics by Parton. The lyrics are not artificial, as they come from Parton’s personal insecurities. In a 2014 appearance at Glastonbury, Dolly Parton revealed the inspiration behind “Jolene”. The story was based on an interaction between her husband and a redheaded bank teller, who her husband was spending a bit too much time with.
- 7/4/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton is 77 years old. But she has the energy and face of someone much younger. Exercise is not the Queen of Country’s secret, which she says she hates as much as she hated school growing up.
Dolly Parton does not exercise
Parton was recently in London to promote her upcoming rock album, Rockstar, which features such artists as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, and Lizzo. While there, she also spoke about what she does (and doesn’t do) to look and feel energized. For Parton, exercise is not the answer. “Good doctors” are, though.
“I hate exercise, like I hated school,” she said, as reported by Yahoo!. “I watch my diet the best I can. I try and do low carb but if I see something I want to eat, I eat it, as I am a hog at heart. But exercise, I hate, hate, hate. I just do my diddly squats.
Dolly Parton does not exercise
Parton was recently in London to promote her upcoming rock album, Rockstar, which features such artists as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, and Lizzo. While there, she also spoke about what she does (and doesn’t do) to look and feel energized. For Parton, exercise is not the answer. “Good doctors” are, though.
“I hate exercise, like I hated school,” she said, as reported by Yahoo!. “I watch my diet the best I can. I try and do low carb but if I see something I want to eat, I eat it, as I am a hog at heart. But exercise, I hate, hate, hate. I just do my diddly squats.
- 7/4/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” came out in 1973 as the lead single of the album of the same name. At that time, Parton and her husband Carl Dean had been married for seven years. In a recent interview, the “Jolene” singer answered what Dean thought of the song then, and how the couple joke about the song now.
How Carl Dean felt about ‘Jolene’ when Dolly Parton first wrote the song
“Jolene” tells the story of a woman who’s worried about her man leaving her for another woman who’s prettier than her. Unlike many country songs about cheating, the song is a plea from the woman in the relationship to the woman she’s worried her partner will leave her for. It’s not angry, it’s desperate—a refreshing twist on an old trope.
When the song came out, fans couldn’t help but link it back to Parton’s husband,...
How Carl Dean felt about ‘Jolene’ when Dolly Parton first wrote the song
“Jolene” tells the story of a woman who’s worried about her man leaving her for another woman who’s prettier than her. Unlike many country songs about cheating, the song is a plea from the woman in the relationship to the woman she’s worried her partner will leave her for. It’s not angry, it’s desperate—a refreshing twist on an old trope.
When the song came out, fans couldn’t help but link it back to Parton’s husband,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton married her husband, Carl Dean, in 1966, and the two have been together for 57 years. One reason their marriage remains successful is Dean’s unwavering support of Parton’s career, even though he is more of a rock fan than country music. Parton is finally making a rock album featuring songs her husband loves, and she wanted to make him happy more than anyone else.
Dolly Parton chose rock songs for her upcoming album with her husband in mind
Parton is a legend in the country music industry. Songs like “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” made her an iconic star who has remained prominent since the 1960s. She is also an influential figure in Tennessee, as she has several businesses throughout the state, including her amusement park, Dollywood.
While her husband adores her as her fans do, he doesn’t share an equal passion for her music. In...
Dolly Parton chose rock songs for her upcoming album with her husband in mind
Parton is a legend in the country music industry. Songs like “Jolene” and “Coat of Many Colors” made her an iconic star who has remained prominent since the 1960s. She is also an influential figure in Tennessee, as she has several businesses throughout the state, including her amusement park, Dollywood.
While her husband adores her as her fans do, he doesn’t share an equal passion for her music. In...
- 7/3/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton is soon debuting her first rock album. The album includes many iconic guest stars who will be helping Dolly with covers of classic rock songs, including “Stairway to Heaven”. Dolly Parton did record a cover of “Stairway to Heaven” in the past, but her decision to do another might have to do with her husband’s reaction to her initial version.
Dolly Parton’s husband had harsh words for her cover of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Dolly Parton | Omar Vega/FilmMagic
In 2002, Dolly Parton released her version of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” on her album Halos & Horns. Her cover was a drastic change from the original, converting into a bluegrass soul song instead of the hardcore rock ballad it is. Her husband, Carl Dean, is a passionate rock n’ roll fan, so his opinion was important to Dolly.
In an interview with Today, Parton said her husband loves Led Zeppelin,...
Dolly Parton’s husband had harsh words for her cover of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Dolly Parton | Omar Vega/FilmMagic
In 2002, Dolly Parton released her version of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” on her album Halos & Horns. Her cover was a drastic change from the original, converting into a bluegrass soul song instead of the hardcore rock ballad it is. Her husband, Carl Dean, is a passionate rock n’ roll fan, so his opinion was important to Dolly.
In an interview with Today, Parton said her husband loves Led Zeppelin,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton is one of the biggest music stars of all time, conquering the country and pop charts. She has a lot of hits in her song catalog, but one of her most popular songs is “Jolene,” a track that was partly inspired by a fan.
‘Jolene’ is one of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits Dolly Parton performs onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony I Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“Jolene” was released in 1973 as the lead single off Dolly Parton’s 1974 album of the same name. It became her second solo No. 1 single and was certified 2x Platinum in the United States. Rolling Stone ranked it at No. 63 on their 2021 list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
Parton revealed the inspiration behind the story of the song, where a woman begs Jolene not to “take my man.
‘Jolene’ is one of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits Dolly Parton performs onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony I Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“Jolene” was released in 1973 as the lead single off Dolly Parton’s 1974 album of the same name. It became her second solo No. 1 single and was certified 2x Platinum in the United States. Rolling Stone ranked it at No. 63 on their 2021 list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
Parton revealed the inspiration behind the story of the song, where a woman begs Jolene not to “take my man.
- 4/7/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When one thinks of timeless music Dolly Parton probably comes to mind. A country music icon, Parton has been releasing music for decades. While fans might not think Parton has ever had a misstep, the singer admits that she has a song she considers to be her worst work.
Dolly Parton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Dolly Parton thinks the song ‘I’ll Oilwells Love You’ is one of her worst
In 2003, Parton appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. During the talk show appearance, Parton discussed her lengthy career.
When Conan asked if Parton had any songs she regretted, Parton admitted she did.
“Oh, you know, you’ve always got, when you’re a songwriter you think they’re all good. It’s like how everybody thinks their kids are pretty even if they’re not,” Parton said. “But yeah, there’s songs.”
She continued, “I wrote this song once about a man,...
Dolly Parton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Dolly Parton thinks the song ‘I’ll Oilwells Love You’ is one of her worst
In 2003, Parton appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. During the talk show appearance, Parton discussed her lengthy career.
When Conan asked if Parton had any songs she regretted, Parton admitted she did.
“Oh, you know, you’ve always got, when you’re a songwriter you think they’re all good. It’s like how everybody thinks their kids are pretty even if they’re not,” Parton said. “But yeah, there’s songs.”
She continued, “I wrote this song once about a man,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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