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Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82

March 3, 2025

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82

Dolly Parton's husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, died on Monday, she announced on social media. He was 82. The couple was married for 60 years.

Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library

February 21, 2025

Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library

Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.

Dolly Parton says she's 'ready for a diet' after eating everything she wants for the holidays

January 2, 2025

Dolly Parton says she's 'ready for a diet' after eating everything she wants for the holidays

In a recent interview, Dolly Parton shared she goes "all-out" for Christmas and cooks a big meal for her family. She also shared that they don't start their diets until the New Year.

Dolly Parton doesn’t know if she’s ‘still considered a country artist'

December 4, 2024

Dolly Parton doesn’t know if she’s ‘still considered a country artist'

Country music star Dolly Parton shared that she sometimes wonders if fans still see her as an artist in the popular genre.

Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, dead at 82

November 16, 2024

Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, dead at 82

Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, died at the age of 82. A cause of death was not revealed. A spokesperson for Dolly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Dolly Parton wants Kate Middleton and royal family to try her cooking at Dollywood this Thanksgiving

November 8, 2024

Dolly Parton wants Kate Middleton and royal family to try her cooking at Dollywood this Thanksgiving

Dolly Parton would be more than happy to have Kate Middleton, Prince William and their kids join her for Thanksgiving at Dollywood, saying she will cook for them.

Reba McEntire's never met friend Dolly Parton's elusive husband Carl

October 31, 2024

Reba McEntire's never met friend Dolly Parton's elusive husband Carl

Even Reba McEntire says that she hasn't met good pal Dolly Parton's elusive husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who has historically stayed away from the limelight.

Hurricane Helene: Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert help with disaster relief

October 5, 2024

Hurricane Helene: Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert help with disaster relief

Top musicians in country music are joining forces to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Dolly Parton donated $1 million, and Morgan Wallen donated $500,000 to help the victims.

Dolly Parton joins Hurricane Helene relief efforts with $1M donation: 'These are my people'

October 4, 2024

Dolly Parton joins Hurricane Helene relief efforts with $1M donation: 'These are my people'

Dolly Parton and Walmart are working together to help out relief efforts for survivors of Hurricane Helene. The storm devastated the East Coast, including Florida, East Tennessee and the Carolinas.

Dolly Parton grew up focusing on 'God, music and food'

September 12, 2024

Dolly Parton grew up focusing on 'God, music and food'

Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George's new Southern cookbook puts their childhood values on full display. "God, music and food" was the focus of the country star's upbringing.

About Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee
January 19, 1946
Dolly Parton performed at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time
1959
Dolly Parton married Carl Thomas Dean
May 30, 1966
Dolly Parton joined “The Porter Wagoner Show”
1967
Dolly Parton released her first #1 hit song as a single, “Joshua”
1970
Dolly Parton named Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year
1978
Dolly Parton joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986
Dollywood opened its doors to visitors
1986
Dolly Parton starred in the movie “9 to 5”
1980
Dolly Parton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
June 14, 1984
Dolly Parton launched the Imagination Library
1995
Dolly Parton inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
2001
Dolly Parton started the record label, Dolly Records
2007
Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” musical makes its Broadway debut
2009
Dolly Parton awarded the Living Legend Award from the U.S. Library of Congress
April 14, 2004
Dolly Parton awarded the National Medal of the Arts
2005
Dolly Parton received Kennedy Center Honors
2006
Dolly Parton received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys
2011
Dolly Parton joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
2022
“DOLLY: A True and Original Musical” holds its final performance in Tennessee
August 31, 2025

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