She had previously said that Jolene was inspired by a flirty bank teller who seemed to take an interest in Carl Dean.
Dolly Parton has dedicated her new song, *If You Hadn’t Been There*, to her late husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at the age of 82. The couple, married for nearly six decades, shared a enduring love story that began when Parton was 18 and Dean was 23. Dean, a businessman, remained largely out of the spotlight as Parton became a renowned singer, actress, and two-time Oscar nominee. Parton, 79, expressed her gratitude on Instagram for the support she received following Dean’s death, calling the messages, cards, and flowers a “love note to family, friends, and fans.”
