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Why Dolly Parton and her late husband Carl Dean never had children

The country singer met her late husband when she was just 18

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Who was Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean and how did he inspire Jolene? Inside their love story as he dies aged 82

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband Carl Dean, who passed away aged 82

Woman & Home · Mar 4, 2025

“The thing I remember most was all the musicians when I came up with the little guitar lick saying: 'Damn, that’s so good, that's the coolest little lick'": How Dolly Parton created a country classic later covered by The White Stripes, Beyoncé and more

Following the sad news of her death, we look back on the making of the song that became Parton's first big crossover hit

MusicRadar · Mar 4, 2025

“Can I Get A Refund?”: Beyoncé’s NFL Halftime Show Leaves Fans Furious

Beyoncé's halftime performance at NFL Christmas Gameday in Houston sparked controversy, with critics deeming it "pure torture," while fans celebrated her talent. The post “Can I Get A Refund?”: Beyoncé’s NFL Halftime Show Leaves Fans Furious first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 26, 2024

“When I came up with the Jolene lick, all the musicians said: ‘Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: Dolly Parton recalls writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)

Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

Guitar World · Nov 1, 2024

Dolly Parton reveals the song she’s most proud of – and it’s not ‘Jolene’

Country music icon said the song in question was the ‘most personal’ to her

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Dolly Parton: ‘I was sorry when Dolly the sheep died – though I don’t want to be cloned’

As she launches a new LP and her own wine, the country legend answers your questions on her tough childhood, how she recorded Jolene, and why she’ll never retire

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024

Agatha All Along reveals surprise connection to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’

News clipping identifies Agatha as the beauty with ‘flaming locks of auburn hair’

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024

Five classic concept albums that will take you on a sonic road-trip across America

The concept album is often viewed as an art form that is primarily focused on lyrical storytelling. But in these five key records, musical ambition, performance and production combine to take the listener on a road-trip through America.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2024

Fans obsess over Dolly Parton’s look-alike sister: ‘Did we know Dolly had a twin?’

The “Jolene” singer has 11 siblings, including her 64-year-old sister Rachel

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024