Here’s Why Dolly Parton And Her Husband Of Over 50 Years Are Rarely Seen Together

Why are Dolly Parton and her husband rarely seen together in public?

Fans all over the world know and love Dolly Parton, and she can charm just about anyone. In fact, the same can also be said of her husband, who once said meeting Dolly was love at first sight.

The famous songstress once turned down a big-name star, and she’s always stayed true to herself. But she’s also stayed with the same man all the time she’s been in the spotlight. Dolly’s been with her husband since 1964, which means their marriage has spanned over 50 years.

Who Is Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean?

First off, who is Dolly’s husband, and what does he do? He’s not in the music industry, or in Hollywood at all. Though he and Dolly met in Nashville, Carl wasn’t there looking for fame or his next gig.

For many years, Carl has worked in asphalt paving, and he doesn’t seem to get involved in Dolly’s work much at all. And the singer has claimed that’s exactly why their relationship works so well.

She has managers to handle her business, while she gets to enjoy her downtime and life with Carl when it’s not showtime. Which hints at the simple reason why Dolly and Carl are hardly ever seen in public together: Carl is just busy living his life.

Why Don’t Dolly Parton And Her Husband Go Out In Public?

Dolly and her husband might be more alike than fans think. It seems as if Dolly’s never really been about her fame. Instead, she’s all about helping her fans and her community.

While she appreciated the gesture, Parton declined a statue of herself and would rather her fans’ efforts go toward worthy causes. And the singer herself operates an organization that donates books to children — she also has many other philanthropic projects.

So it’s not that surprising that both Dolly and her husband like to keep to themselves. And that’s the simple reason why they’re hardly photographed together.

Does Dolly’s Husband Like Her Fame?

For Dolly, her career is just a job, and her husband is her life. Though the two never had children, they’ve maintained a close relationship that has clearly survived Nashville, Hollywood, and everything in between.

Through it all, Dolly knows she has her husband’s support, even if he does shy away from the cameras.

In fact, the singer seems to understand her man and sums it up perfectly, “He knows if he ever started doing interviews and if people started photographing him and all that, then he wouldn’t be able to go to the auto parts store or the ballgames and the places he wants to go without bein’ bothered.”