'Everyone has a Jolene in their lives' - Dolly Parton on meaning behind hit song

Dolly opened up on her husband's thoughts when he first heard the song

DOLLY PARTON'S death following recent health struggles has triggered a wave of grief around the world. Fans across the globe are reflecting on the legend’s life and legacy, including her classic, career-defining hit Jolene. Whilst you try to get that tune out of your head, here is a rundown on the song's origins. What

A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and then a little bit more. But from the very beginning,

Following Dolly Parton’s death, fans are revisiting the surprising story behind “I Will Always Love You” and its remarkable journey.

She begged Jolene not to take her man, turned the daily grind into an anthem and said no to Elvis. Then Whitney Houston took one of Dolly Parton’s songs around the world.

Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and then a little bit more. But from the very beginning,

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and then a little bit more. But from the

Parton was prolific in a career spanning six decades during which she penned some 3,000 tunes, including the iconic ballad 'I Will Always Love You,' which became an international smash for Whitney Houston.

Parton was prolific in a career spanning six decades during which she penned some 3,000 tunes, including the iconic ballad 'I Will Always Love You,' which became an international smash for Whitney Houston.