Dolly Parton met her husband Carl Dean in 1964. The meeting took place outside a laundromat. For many years, Parton was protective of her marriage. Her husband, on the other hand, was known for being fiercely private.

Further details about their relationship are available from the source. It is known that the couple met decades ago and have maintained a certain level of privacy over the years.

The source provides more information about Dolly Parton and Carl Dean, including the circumstances of their meeting and their approach to privacy.