- Released in 1973, the song details Dolly's fear that an attractive bank clerk was trying to woo away her husband
- Much like Barry Manilow inspired a generation of girls named Mandy, Dolly did the same thing with "Jolene"
- Miley Cyrus (who is Parton's goddaughter) is one of the many artists to remake the song
- Dolly's original version was nominated for two Grammys in 1974, but she did not win either
- "Jolene" earned Dolly a Grammy 44 years after its original release thanks to her backing up the group Pentatonix in a remake of the tune
- Several artists penned songs in response to "Jolene" including Kirstie MacColl's "Caroline" and Jennifer Nettles' "That Girl"
Phil Collins, Elton John, and Gloria Estefan dominated Adult Contemporary radio back in the 1980s and '90s, yet have disappeared from modern radio. Seemingly, the only time you ever hear them is at the grocery store or your local CVS. This blog remembers the music, the stories and the quirky characters from my days working in Adult Contemporary radio.