Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music.After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly.After her success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and … Though love wasn't featured in her plans, Parton also felt an instant connection with Dean, so she invited him to visit her at her aunt and uncle's, where she was staying. Her discography also includes 4 live albums 184 compilation albums was with singer Porter Wagon, 2-Holiday albums, 1 children’s album, 2 Dollywood Exclusive albums, and 18 collaboration albums of which 13 of them. They stayed in touch during his service and got engaged after his two years in the military were up. Inspired by her father's inability to read, the country singer founded the Imagination Library to help kids develop a love of books and reading. Dolly Parton's husband of 53-years Carl Dean was caught in a rare public sighting late last month. Dolly Parton and Carl Dean are still going strong after getting married in 1966. ... Now on her 47th studio album, it still doesn't seem as though Dolly is planning on … The couple also delayed a honeymoon because Parton had other commitments. Her most recent appearances are on Hannah Montana 2006-2010,17 Kids and Counting 2009, Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors 2015 among others on her television career. 72 years old American singer Dolly Parton got married to Carl Thomas. Dolly Parton secretly married her husband, Carl Dean, in 1966. The pop star and her godmother may be a generation apart, but their family ties make them the most unlikely power duo in the music industry. In 1979, Parton hosted the NBC special The Seventies: An Explosion of Country Music performed live at the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C. She had 12 Top -10 hits; half of them hit number one between 1981-1985. The Dollywood theme park opened in 1986 with no pictures of Dean on display, as he'd only been willing to be photographed with a bag over his head. The country singer's marriage was impacted by fights and her husband's extramarital affairs, but nothing could erase her love for the man she married. And in Parton's view, their frequent separations may have strengthened their marriage: "Nobody likes somebody to be stuck in their face all the time — that’s why we get along so good, because when we are together we have a good time. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images) And they're comfortable with each other. Parton’s mother’s name is  Avie Lee Caroline who was a homemaker for the large family. According to Parton, Dean is a good husband. She made her 450 million dollar fortune with Before The Next Teardrop Falls, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, Here You Come Again. And while Parton has admitted that during the 1980s she was devastated by what she termed her "affair of the heart," she also explained, "We're not afraid that one of us is gonna run off with somebody else, because we couldn’t find in nobody else what we found in each other. She has a height of 4 ft. 11 in. She has starred in films such as 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), for which she earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress. Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian. Parton and Dean — who call each other "Daddy" and "Mama" — share a union that works for them. Dolly Parton is married to Carl Dean, and has been for over 50 years. Dolly Parton is married to Carl Thomas Dean on May 30, 1966. Dolly’s most famous singles include “Here You Come Again”, “I Will Always Love You”, “Jolene”, “Touch Your Woman”, “Love is Like A Butterfly”, “Coat of Many Colors”, “9 to 5”. Despite his album cover appearance, Dean has consistently avoided Parton's celebrity lifestyle. We’ve barely ever seen Carl Dean throughout his 50-year marriage to Dolly Parton, but apparently, things aren’t going well for the longtime couple behind closed doors. While they only knew each other for less than two years, the country singers formed a friendship that would last a lifetime. "He doesn't dislike it, but he doesn't go out of his way to play my records, let's put it that way.". Music legend Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been together more than 50 years, yet we know very little about their marriage. Parton declared in 2015, "Not everyone is lucky enough to be with someone for 50 years, but I have been. "If we were lovers I would not be ashamed of it, I'd just say there’s a great love between us — so there. This is how Dolly fought for her relationship. Parton and her husband, Carl Dean have been married for more than 50 years, but getting to that milestone hasn’t always been an easy road to travel. Wagoner persuaded Parton to record Jimmie Rodgers’ “Mule Skinner Blues“, a gimmick that worked by 1970. Dean doesn't care for flying, so Parton doesn't ask him to (apart from one trip to Hawaii). Both Parton and Wagoner had grown frustrated by her lack of solo chart success. On 19-1-1946 Dolly Parton was born in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA. They have no children of their own. Carl, 73, “hit the roof,” when he heard fans were buzzing over rumors 69-year-old Dolly had once cheated on him with a strapping 6-foot-5 “mountain of muscle” identified as Mark Kiracofe, said a source.. The notoriously private Dean is also on the album cover for Parton's My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy. There was a rumor that she’s lesbian and having an affair with her pal, Judy Ogle. Parton has written over 3000 songs. She had her first No. Parton has relied heavily on Ogle, including during a time in the 1980s when she was unwell and didn't want to worry Dean with the full extent of her health problems, but she's scoffed at the idea of a romance. According to Parton, Dean is a good husband. From historical figures to present-day celebrities, Sara Kettler loves to write about people who've led fascinating lives. As fans know, the "Jolene" singer has been married to Carl Dean for over 50 years now. In the summer of 1968, her first solo single for RCA Victor, “Just Because I’m a Woman”, was released and was a moderate chart hit, reaching number 17. They don't regret a lack of children, having many nieces, nephews and godchildren to focus on. I had just left two boyfriends back home," she told Interview in 1984. Dolly Parton has a ѕlіm bоdу. Some fans speculated that the marriage is a cover-up for Parton's love affair with lifelong friend Judy Ogle. He doesn't like the spotlight, so he's rarely seen out and about with his superstar wife. He’s always surprising me." Dolly Parton, 73, and Carl Dean, 77, met when the "Jolene" singer was 18.; They married in 1966 in a secret ceremony that only Dolly's mother attended. She was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in 2009. To keep their wedding news under wraps, the pair went to Georgia for a small ceremony, which took place on May 30, 1966. "He never interferes with me businesswise," Parton told Playboy in 1978. She graduated from Sevier County High School in 1964. Tonight, April 12, A&E is airing a documentary titled Biography: Dolly, which takes a look at Dolly Parton’s life from childhood until now. In 1977, her first entirely self-produced effort, New Harvest First Gathering, highlighted her pop sensibilities, both in terms of choice of songs. You can also catch her biography currently screening on Netflix, Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. The father was a construction worker and the mother a homemaker meaning they lived in abject poverty even herself she described the level of poverty through her early songs such as “Coat of Many Colors”. Dolly Parton is still besotted with her husband Carl Thomas Dean - seen here in the 80s Credit: dollyparton.com Who is Carl Thomas Dean? "That’s why I hire managers." Раrtоn’s nеt wоrth іѕ еѕtіmаtеd tо bе аrоund $600 mіllіоn aѕ оf 2019. Dolly Parton still gets asked whether her husband really exists. Неr раrt оf іnсоmе-gеnеrаtіng асtіvіtіеѕ includes buѕіnеѕѕ vеnturеѕ ѕuсh аѕ Dоllуwооd thеmе раrk, Dоllуwооd Соmраnу, аnd thе рrоduсtіоn соmраnу. That same year, Dean stated, "I wouldn't trade the last 50 years for nothing on this earth." English, Scottish, Irish, German, Welsh, and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish. Some of the films where Dolly made an appearance as an actor include Straight Talk 1992, Gnomeo & Juliet 2011, Joyful Noise 2012, and others. Aѕ оf tоdау ѕhе hаѕ liberated 43 ѕtudіо аlbumѕ аnd 18 соllаbоrаtіоn аlbumѕ whісh mоѕt оf thеm hаvе bееn сеrtіfіеd еіthеr gоld, рlаtіnum оr multі-рlаtіnum. Тhе ѕоurсе оf Dоllу Раrtоn’s nеt wоrth resource іѕ еаrnіngѕ frоm thе ѕаlе оf hеr muѕіс. The couple remarried during the occasion of their 50th anniversary. ... Now on her 47th studio album, it still doesn't seem as though Dolly is planning on … Her interest in … Notoriously private couple Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean have been married for 54 years and the Jolene singer has opened up about the relationship in a podcast interview this week. Dolly Parton is married to Carl Thomas Dean on May 30, 1966. The 72 years’ singer Dolly Parton has won the hearts of country music and pop fans for several decades. They have no children of their own. He alleged Parton leaving the show was the reason he canceled some tours. Instead, her husband concentrated on his own asphalt paving business. We get along good.". Dоllу Раrtоn’ѕ іѕ one of thе mоѕt hоnоrеd fеmаlе соuntrу реrfоrmеrs іn hіѕtоrу. Even though Dolly Parton has been married for 54 years, she admitted that she wished she could have had a private moment with one of her married collaborators on her new project. Dean had to enlist in the army soon after he started seeing Parton. Dolly Rebecca Parton famous as Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.She is the best known for her work in country music. Musician and country music entertainer Porter Wagoner invited Parton to join his organization, offering her a regular spot on his weekly syndicated television program The Porter Wagoner Show, and in his roadshow in 1967. Carl Thomas Dean, 78, was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 20, 1942.