# Brad Paisley Honors Dolly Parton

> Brad Paisley's tribute to Dolly Parton revealed Carl Dean's quiet life.
- Title: Brad Paisley Honors Dolly Parton · American Songwriter
- Summary: Brad Paisley's tribute to Dolly Parton revealed Carl Dean's quiet life. Brad Paisley's song 'When I Get Where I’m Going' with Dolly Parton became Dolly's…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/brad-paisleys-tribute-to-dolly-parton-featured-a-rare-glimpse-into-carl-deans-life
- Author: Chris Piner
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:56:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brad paisley, dolly parton, carl dean, nashville now podcast, when i get where im going, billboard hot country songs, music, culture
## Brad Paisley's Tribute
Brad Paisley wrote a song with Dolly Parton after losing his aunt.
## Dolly's Final No. 1 Hit
Dolly Parton's last No. 1 hit on Billboard's US Hot Country Songs chart was 'When I Get Where I’m Going'.
## Carl Dean's Quiet Life
Carl Dean preferred watching from the sidelines rather than speaking to Dolly Parton.
## Dolly's Tribute
Brad Paisley said the song was now about Dolly Parton after her death.
## Key takeaway

Brad Paisley's song 'When I Get Where I’m Going' with Dolly Parton became Dolly's final No. 1 hit after her death.