More: How Dolly Parton honored husband Carl Dean after his death and what to know about their 'many wonderful years together' ...

She wrote the hit 1973 song after a bank teller caught the eye of Dean, who died on Monday. She attributed its success to its simplicity and the universal emotions it evokes.

On 29 March 2024, Beyoncé released her version of Jolene. “With similar instrumentation but fresh lyrics, Beyoncé has taken the age-old concept and breathed new life into it,” wrote Lauren ...

Since its release in 1973, "Jolene" has been covered by numerous artists, from Miley Cyrus to The White Stripes. Beyoncé's 2024 album "Cowboy Carter" also included a cover of the track.

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Thomas Dean, who has died at age 82, helped birth one of the most iconic songs of her career. The country music star, 79, has explained that her 1973 hit "Jolene," in ...