From Love to Lyrics: How Carl Dean Inspired Dolly Parton’s Classic Hit ‘Jolene

How Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Inspired Her Iconic Hit ‘Jolene’—The Untold Story Dolly Parton’s legendary song “Jolene” has captivated audiences for decades with its haunting melody and lyrics about a woman pleading with another to stay away from her man. But what many fans don’t know is that the song was actually inspired by