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Jolene Apr 2026

The story of a woman pleading with a rival was sparked by a red-headed bank teller who flirted with Parton's husband, Carl Dean, early in their marriage. Parton has jokingly noted that while the song sounds "dreadful," it was based on an innocent running joke between her and her husband. Chart Performance and Recognition

Parton famously wrote "Jolene" on the same day as her other legendary hit, "I Will Always Love You". Notable Covers jolene

The name and physical description—"flaming locks of auburn hair" and "eyes of emerald green"—were inspired by a young fan named Jolene who asked for an autograph at a concert. The story of a woman pleading with a

Parton has stated that "Jolene" is her most-covered song, with artists across all genres putting their own spin on the classic: The Real-Life Inspiration

Dolly Parton's "Jolene," released in , is one of the most celebrated and covered songs in music history. This haunting ballad, written and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, serves as the title track of her thirteenth solo album. The Real-Life Inspiration

The story of a woman pleading with a rival was sparked by a red-headed bank teller who flirted with Parton's husband, Carl Dean, early in their marriage. Parton has jokingly noted that while the song sounds "dreadful," it was based on an innocent running joke between her and her husband. Chart Performance and Recognition

Parton famously wrote "Jolene" on the same day as her other legendary hit, "I Will Always Love You". Notable Covers

The name and physical description—"flaming locks of auburn hair" and "eyes of emerald green"—were inspired by a young fan named Jolene who asked for an autograph at a concert.

Parton has stated that "Jolene" is her most-covered song, with artists across all genres putting their own spin on the classic:

Dolly Parton's "Jolene," released in , is one of the most celebrated and covered songs in music history. This haunting ballad, written and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, serves as the title track of her thirteenth solo album. The Real-Life Inspiration