Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean's country music reporter, shares exclusive insights on interviewing Dolly Parton.

Country’s iconic female artists have released some of the most timeless music in the genre. Legendary artists and modern-day ...

Dolly Parton’s latest song honors her husband Carl Dean, who died March 3. The country singer released “If You Hadn’t Been There” Friday, writing a tribute to her late husband on Instagram ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has released a breathtaking new ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Dean, who was Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to ...

Dolly Parton issued a new, emotional statement Thursday just days after the death of her husband, Carl Dean. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” the country music legend wrote.

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has delivered its two millionth free book in about five years through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The American icon and founder of the Dollywood Foundation ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has released a breathtaking new ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Dean, who was Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday. He avoided the ...