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Dolly Parton dedicates song to husband of nearly six decades after his death

She had previously said that Jolene was inspired by a flirty bank teller who seemed to take an interest in Carl Dean.

The Independent UK

Celebs honor Dolly Parton's late husband

Parton and Dean were married for nearly 60 years, meeting at a Nashville laundromat in 1964

Salon

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

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

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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

“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

“I was playing guitar pretty seriously back then,” Dolly said

MusicRadar

"Don't take my man": Dolly Parton’s husband-stealing, walk-out classic Jolene was inspired by her recently departed partner

Parton’s husband Carl Dean died yesterday, aged 82, with her desire to hold on to him having fuelled her biggest hit

MusicRadar

Dolly Parton disliked red wine because of Jolene

Country legend Dolly Parton has admitted she didn't drink red wine for years because it reminded the singer of her love rival Jolene, who she described as having "flaming locks of auburn hair" in her famous song of the same name.

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RAYE Shares What Music Shaped Her—And What's on Her Playlist Now

The Best New Artist-nominated singer discusses Britney Spears, Charli xcx, and Nina Simone.

Marie Claire

“It’s just the same word over and over. Even a baby can sing, ‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene’”: How Dolly Parton created a country classic later covered by The White Stripes, Beyoncé and more

“I was playing guitar pretty seriously back then,” Dolly said

MusicRadar

“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.

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“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

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

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

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

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

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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 Independent UK

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

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Dolly Parton Was Surprised Beyoncé Changed “Jolene’s” Lyrics And Reveals How She Felt About It

Dolly Parton expected a "regular" version of her song from Beyoncé and said, "I think it was very bold of her." The post Dolly Parton Was Surprised Beyoncé Changed “Jolene’s” Lyrics And Reveals How She Felt About It first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Dolly Parton says it was ‘bold’ of Beyonce to change ‘Jolene’ lyrics without telling her

’I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t,’ singer said

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The Guardian - UK

Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter review – takes country music by its plaid collar and sets it on fire

The Texan superstar’s eighth album is a thrilling 27-track journey through and beyond America’s roots music, and it feels like a genuine feast

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“I’m always ready for a kitty cat!” We gave Judas Priest legend Rob Halford a load of kittens to play with and asked him about heavy metal, becoming a gay icon and (sort of) being Dolly Parton's BFF

Rob Halford, a room full of kittens and a leather codpiece - what more could you ask for?

The Guardian - AU

What’s so bad about a reboot? It doesn’t dilute the original, it adds to it

A new take, like Beyoncé’s cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene, only expands the work. So why do people love complaining?

The Guardian - UK

Dolly covers, Scottish kings and a chocolate surplus – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

Woman & Home

Dolly Parton hinted that Beyoncé's epic cover of Jolene was coming years ago

Here's the weird reason why Dolly Parton may have been the person responsible for Beyoncé's new cover of the iconic song, Jolene

Salon

Beyoncé's holy Cowboy Carter is country

Texas pop diva's pen game has never been stronger, baring her soul and what it means to be American . . .

Marie Claire

Dolly Parton—Er, “Dolly P”—Gives Her Stamp of Approval to Beyoncé’s Cover of ‘Jolene’

The country music legend has wanted Bey to cover her classic song for years.

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