Dolly Parton

The support she's received "has meant the world to me."

He was truly a mystery man for the most part.

After Dolly Parton announced her husband Carl Dean's death, Loretta Lynn's family remembered their "amazing love story" with a touching tribute.

Most country stars are parents or plan to be at some point, but these 11 stars never had their own biological children.

Parton wanted children when she first got married, but parenthood wasn't in the cards.

Even artists who never met Carl Dean were inspired by his and Dolly Parton's love story.

The hilarious story of why Dolly Parton and Carl Dean rushed to the altar.

Tanya Tucker recalls the first time she met Dolly Parton's husband in a touching tribute.

Jolene is based on a real person, and she really did make a pass at Parton's man.

Read on for some of the highlights of Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's relationship through the years.