"What's that?" She was 10 years old and on a trip to Disneyland with her parents when she remembered meeting Dolly Parton at a concert. #DollyNetflix, A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton) on Nov 5, 2019 at 10:04am PST. she added. Jimmy asked if Dolly would read his palm, which she said she would give a try. Don't miss Heartstrings on Netflix, November 22nd!!

Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Juline Whelan met the singer in 1972 and matches the description of the little girl Parton says inspired the name behind the famous tune. Jolene. The clerk, like the woman described in the song, was red-headed and green-eyed. “I’m like ‘OK,’ and slowly I started to put the pieces together.”.

We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Juline Whelan doesn't remember that conversation, but she does remember meeting Parton in 1972, the year before Jolene was recorded. Other well-known actors who signed on for the project include Ginnifer Goodwin, Delta Burke, and Kathleen Turner. It's one of the singer's biggest hits and was named the 217th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. She explained of the meaning behind the song, “It’s about a girl who was trying to steal my husband when we first met. A bank teller, she told NPR in a 2008 interview, used to flirt with her husband of over 50 years, Carl Thomas Dean, early in their marriage. In fact, the story behind “Jolene” held a deep personal significance to the music legend. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Parton exclusively told Entertainment Tonight that she had had Cyrus in mind for the role, but that the singer ended up being too busy to take it on: “Years back when I used to think of Jolene, you know, before Julianne came on, I used to think… I’d love, Miley would have been great at that as well,” she said.

Read on to learn more about who Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” really was and which actor the country superstar first wanted to play the role in Heartstrings. I'm like 'OK,' and slowly I started to put the pieces together. So what is your name?’ And she said, ‘Jolene.’ And I said, ‘Jolene. So says country legend Dolly Parton, playing the role of “Babe” in her upcoming Netflix anthology, Heartstrings. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Of course my momma @marriannhough for being my greatest supporter and date. Working alongside @kimberlywilliamspaisley, who is brilliant and so funny, our director Andy, and our writer Sean was not only fun but so inspiring, and singing on stage with the one and only @dollyparton was an experience I will always cherish. It wasn't until years later that Whelan realized that meeting may have inspired the country music star. Thank you to Sam and all the producers and to Netflix for creating this magic and bringing Dolly’s dreams to life… which in turn brings all of our dreams to life! A Prince George woman believes she may be the inspiration for Dolly Parton's song Jolene. Not that Whelan appreciated it when it was first released. Now, it's a tight spot getting her butt through that door now. "And I said, 'you are the prettiest thing I've ever seen.' ", What solidifies the story for Whelan is how often her name is mistaken for "Jolene. "It drove me crazy," she remembered. "I got the name from a little girl that had come up to the stage for an autograph in my early, early career," Parton said in an interview with Norwegian television program Lydverket in 2008.

Though the name of the song was inspired by a child, the story it tells is much more adult. Jolene.’ I said, ‘That is pretty.

And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention.”.

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