Dolly Parton married businessman Carl Thomas Dean in 1966. In March 2025, she announced her late husband's death. Learn more about him here. Dolly Parton has been a staple of the music industry for nearly 60 years after getting her big break in the 1960s. Her career has made her a country icon, with numerous hits including...
Dolly Parton has been in the music industry for as long as many can remember. After spending decades in the spotlight, learn how old the singer is now below. Dolly Parton has been an icon in the music industry for her contributions to country music and her captivating stage presence. She has been in the industry for...
Dolly Parton's late husband was reportedly diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2019, but they never spoke about it publicly. Carl Thomas Dean will always be the one love for Dolly Parton. The country music star‘s late husband died in March 2025. Though fans didn’t know much about him, Dolly occasionally spoke about her spouse in public and in various...
Dolly Parton has announced the death of her reclusive husband Carl Thomas Dean after he passed away at the age of 82. The country singer, 79, confirmed his passing in a statement on Instagram on Monday (March 3), saying he had died in Nashville on March 3. She said: "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together....
Dolly Parton finds it "amazing" that she's a blood relative of Miley Cyrus. The 78-year-old singer and Miley, 31, are seventh cousins, once removed, according to Ancestry. After being informed of the news, Dolly told Access Hollywood: "Is that true? That's amazing!" Dolly is Miley's godmother and the music icon admitted that they're already "so close". Dolly — who released...
Dolly Parton is bringing a musical about her life to the Broadway stage! The legendary singer-songwriter announced the new musical while on stage at CMA Fest on Thursday (June 6) in Nashville, Tenn. “Hello, I’m Dolly, and I lived my whole life to see this show on stage. I’ve written many original songs for the show and included all your favorites...
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Dolly Parton attends the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) Dolly Parton is addressing her favorite form of communication. Earlier this month, the 77-year-old...
Dolly Parton has revamped the hit song “Wrecking Ball” by her goddaughter Miley Cyrus! The legendary entertainer sings a new version of the track for her upcoming album Rockstar, and she is of course joined by the 30-year-old singer for a duet. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the song, which Miley originally released in August 2023 as the second...
Dolly Parton has been in the music business for decades and she’s still doing things for the first time! The 77-year-old music legend will be hitting the stage for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium this upcoming Thanksgiving Day. The Cowboys will be playing against the Washington Commanders for the...
Dolly Parton does not regret never being a mother. The country music icon has been married to her husband Carl Dean for more than half a century and is at peace with not having kids because of the charity work she does with youngsters. Dolly told You magazine: "I'm almost kind of glad. I look now at...
