Dolly Parton's hit ballad Jolene was loosely inspired by a woman who had a crush on her husband, Carl Dean. Check out the ...

Blimey, the budget. Six outfit changes, an elaborate set designed to look like a retro variety show, scores of backing ...

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.

Simplicity is key to the song’s appeal. “It’s just the same word over and over,” Parton told NPR. “Even a first-grader or a baby can sing, 'Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene'. It's like, how hard can ...

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 ...

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.