On Monday (March 3), Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean died at the age of 82. The star's longtime friend Tanya Tucker — who also knew Dean — took to Instagram to share touching words.

Tanya Tucker is a famous American singer and songwriter. She is best known for releasing country music hits, some of which have become chart-toppers and have earned her various accolades.

to past couples like Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker, country music’s deep-rooted truths can often be found in the relationships that inspire the songs that are recorded. The age gaps in those ...