Dolly Parton Says Reclusive Husband Carl Thomas Dean Has Always Been Her 'Biggest Fan Behind the Scenes'

Dolly Parton‘s husband of 53 years,Carl Thomas Dean, might not be a fan of stepping out for public appearances with her, but make no mistake — he’ll always be her biggest supporter. While the country legend was back in her hometown of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Tuesday night to celebrate the premiere of her new Netflix series,Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, at her Dollywood theme park, her husband opted instead to cheer her on from home.

Dolly Parton Says Rumors She Insured Her Breasts Are 'Not True'

Dolly Parton.Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images Dolly Partonis setting the record straight about her “famous body parts.” While on Wednesday’sToday With Hoda & Jenna, the 76-year-old country icon addressed the rumors that her breasts are insured. Daytime co-hostsHoda KotbandJenna Bush Hagerreferenced modelHeidi Klumsharing that herlegs are insuredand asked if the same held true for Parton’s breasts. “It’s not true,” Parton said. “Years ago, was it [actress] Betty Grable, or one of the great famous stars that was famous also for her legs?

Dolly Parton Says She 'Never Meant to Cause Trouble' After Rock Hall of Fame Induction Drama

Dolly Partonmay soon be entering her rock era.The country legend, 76, was announced as a member of this year’sRock & Roll Hall of Fame induction classon Wednesday, and despite previously trying to remove herself from the ballot, is ready to move on from any drama.“I feel great. I feel honored that all the people that voted for me did. And I appreciate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame people for staying there with me,” she toldBillboard.

Dolly Parton Says She and Co-Author James Patterson Are 'Very Similar': 'We Like to Have a Good Time'

Dolly Partonhas long been a fan of author James Patterson — but when he first proposed theywork together on a new book, she wasn’t exactly all in.“I thought, ‘What? Why do you want to write a book with me? You’re doing alright on your own and I’m doing OK,'” Parton, 76, recalls to PEOPLE. “He said, ‘No, I think this would be a good thing!’ So I thought, ‘Well, why not?

Dolly Parton Says She Believed She Couldn't Do Gershwin 'Justice' in Tribute Song: 'I Worked Hard'

Dolly Partonloves a challenge! In Michael Feinstein’s new album titledGershwin Country, out Friday, he reimagines the songs of George and Ira Gershwin through country music — and it includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the genre. The title track “Love Is Here to Stay” is a collaboration with Parton, 76, and she tells PEOPLE she “never” thought an opportunity like this would come her way. “I was honored to be asked to be part of theGershwin Countryproject.