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<\/p>\nWhat would you do if you\u2019d built an empire of half a billion dollars? Would you splash your cash on a massive mansion, or would you opt for a quieter life away from all the hustle and bustle of life?<\/p>\n
Well, we sure know what Dolly Parton (who is worth an estimated $500 million) would do! The famed country singer and her husband of 57 years \u2013 who has chosen to stay out of the spotlight unlike his wife \u2013 are apparently spending their days on a quiet farm.<\/p>\n
Keep reading to get a glimpse of their cozy abode!<\/p>\n
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been married for almost six decades since their May 1966 wedding in Ringgold, Georgia. The couple chose early on in their union not to have children, with Dean also deciding to keep a low profile and stay out of the public eye.<\/p>\n
Parton has said that her marriage to Dean has lasted so long because of her husband\u2019s choice to stay away from her career. Their love story began in 1964 when Parton moved to Nashville to pursue her singing and songwriting career. They met at a laundromat when Parton was 18 and Dean was 22, and they haven\u2019t parted ways since.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Parton said that the secret to their marriage was simply making sure her husband kept his privacy and that he wasn\u2019t exposed unnecessarily to the entertainment industry. She said that Dean had chosen her, not her career, and so she respected his desire to lead a quieter, more private life.<\/p>\n
Over the years, many people have hilariously speculated that Dean didn\u2019t exist, simply because he\u2019s only made a handful of public appearances. In response, Parton said that being in the limelight is \u201cjust not who he is. He\u2019s like, a quiet, reserved person and he figured if he ever got out there in that, he\u2019d never get a minute\u2019s peace and he\u2019s right about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Credit \/ John Lamparski \/ Getty.<\/p>\n
Beyond this, the pair also have a mutual respect for each other, and Parton has said that she loves the fact her husband isn\u2019t jealous of her and is actually curious about her work. She also loves that he encourages her to achieve her goals. Clearly, they\u2019re perfect for each other!<\/p>\n
Parton shed light on her husband\u2019s life away from the public eye. Dean has retired from his paving business and enjoys a quiet life on their farm. The couple spends lots of time together on their property, with Parton frequently spending her time there since she has stopped going on music tours.<\/p>\n
Their quiet life at home includes outings in their RV, heading to the drive-through, exploring Tennessee and Kentucky, and staying at clean motels for restful breaks. They cherish these simple moments together.<\/p>\n
Despite Parton\u2019s substantial net worth, she values quality time with Dean above all else. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a simple country dinner at their Nashville home, enjoying a homecooked meal prepared by Parton, which included chicken and dumplings (as well as Dean\u2019s favorite, pecan ice cream).<\/p>\n
Parton even gave viewers a glimpse into her lovely home for Reese Witherspoon\u2019s YouTube series, and it\u2019s more gorgeous than you could imagine!<\/p>\n
Parton and Dean had previously said that they wanted to renew their vows on their 50th anniversary, with family and friends in attendance. Afterwards, they planned to revisit the place where they had their original honeymoon.<\/p>\n
While Parton may still perform at festivals and short weekend shows, she knows that this will eventually come to a halt as she ages. She wants to spend more time with her family, especially Dean, so she is content with their quiet little farm life away from the limelight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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