Dolly Parton revealed that her husband of 58 years Carl Dean has no interest in attending public industry events with her after he felt “so uncomfortable” before an award show. The pair made the decision way back in 1967 when the “Jolene” songwriter and Dean, 81, were newlyweds.

Dolly Parton is opening up about her loving relationship with Carl Dean, her husband of 58 years. Parton described her and Dean's compatibility, one thing that Dean made clear to Parton early in their marriage, and how they have managed to keep things fun through the years in an interview with Bunnie XO on the "Dumb Blonde" podcast on Monday.

Dolly Parton has shared the reason why her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Thomas Dean, refuses to attend award shows with her. While appearing on Monday’s episode of Bunnie XO’s “ Dumb Blonde ” podcast, the country musician, 78, recalled the time she “begged” her “homebody” hubby to go to an award show with her early on in their relationship.