In May 1966, Dolly and Carl exchanged vows in a small ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia. Her record company had urged them to postpone the wedding due to her budding career, but Dolly and Carl couldn’t wait any longer. They chose to marry in Georgia rather than Tennessee to avoid media attention. The only attendees were Dolly, Carl, and her mother.
Since their wedding anniversary in 2016, Dolly and Carl have remained a devoted couple. To honor their love, they decided to renew their vows.
As they grow older, Dolly and Carl plan to spend more time together. In an interview with Pollstar, Parton discussed her experiences related to touring:
“I’ve done that all my life; it takes effort and time. I would rather stay near my home with my husband. I don’t want to be away for four or five weeks at a time because we are getting older.”
“I wouldn’t be content if I were away and someone needed me. Or, if I had to end a tour early because I had to help someone at home, I couldn’t abandon the fans. I would feel awful.”
Dolly has also revealed that her latest musical compositions will include rock and roll. Earlier this year, she was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite the influence her marriage has had on her creativity, she is eager to continue writing songs in this genre.
Dolly Parton has expressed her long-held desire to be nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As she completes her new album, she will also be working on an NBC Christmas special.
