The famous American music singer has confessed in an interview for People the secrets of her 53-year marriage to her husband, Carl Thomas Dean.
"In May of next year I make 53 years married to this man. We have been together almost all life.
I always joke when people ask me about the key to my long-term love. I'm always gone and that's true. I travel a lot, so when we are together we also enjoy the little things we do with each other. "
The singer of the hit "Jolene" married her husband when she was only 18 years old. Their 53-year relationship is among the most successful in American shoe-business. 2 years ago in their 50th wedding anniversary, the 72-year-old and her husband once again redeemed each other's oaths of love.