Martha Ackmann Biography Reveals Dolly Parton Marriage Secrets

Martha Ackmann discusses her new biography of Dolly Parton following the death of Parton's husband Carl Dean in March 2025.The book "Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton" reveals a secret marital agreement where Dean avoided public events while Parton was excused from housework.It further chronicles her career, including her refusal to share songwriting royalties with Elvis Presley and her later success in the film "9 to 5".