Brad Paisley’s Tribute to Dolly Parton Featured a Rare Glimpse Into Carl Dean’s Life

Brad Paisley remembered Dolly Parton after her death, describing how they worked together on “When I Get Where I’m Going”. His recollection also offered a rare glimpse of her husband, Carl Dean, who preferred to stay out of public view.

Speaking on the Nashville Now podcast, Paisley said Parton spent a day with him at home, while Dean was content to drive her and remain in the background. Paisley said the song, which had comforted him after his aunt’s death, now felt as though it was about Parton. It was also her final No. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Country Songs chart.