Dolly Parton has announced that her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency will be postponed as she prioritizes her health.
The 79-year-old country music icon shared the news with her followers on Instagram, revealing she is experiencing health issues that require her to have several medical procedures.
‘I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, regrettably, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,’ Parton wrote. ‘As many of you know, I have been facing some health challenges, and my doctors have advised that I undergo a few procedures.’
In her characteristic humor, she quipped that it felt like time for her ‘100,000-mile check-up,’ assuring that it wasn’t her ‘usual trip to see [her] plastic surgeon.’
Despite the setback, Parton reassured fans that she is not retiring.
‘Don’t worry about me leaving the business because God hasn’t mentioned anything about stopping yet,’ she said. ‘However, I believe He is telling me to take it easy for the moment so I can be prepared for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and appreciate your understanding.’
The new Las Vegas dates will now run from September 2026, with rescheduled shows spanning from September 17 to September 26.
Tickets for the original 2025 shows will be valid for the new dates, and refunds will be available for those unable to attend.
Dolly Parton has announced that her much-anticipated Las Vegas residency will be postponed as she focuses on her health (pictured in November 2023)
Underneath the post, Olivia Munn left a string of red heart emojis, while singer Brandi Carlile praised Parton as ‘beyond reproach.’
Country star Jennifer Nettles added: ‘Big adventures for you, for sure! I can’t wait to share them with you! In the meantime, take care of yourself and get well soon!’
Actress Julianne Hough shared three heart emojis.
Other fans echoed the same sentiment: ‘Protect this queen at all costs!!!!,’ one wrote, while another gushed, ‘Heal strong, Queen Dolly!’
One commenter summed up the mood of many, writing: ‘We love you so much please slow it down and recharge.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to Parton’s representatives, but have not heard back, at this time.
Earlier this month, Parton sparked concern over her health after cancelling a prescheduled trip to Dollywood, where she had been set to announce the park’s latest attraction.
Although the 9 to 5 hitmaker, 79, was unable to attend the event in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, she revealed in a pre-recorded video message that she was recovering from kidney stones.
The country music legend explained that she has been facing health challenges that require her to undergo several medical procedures; seen in March 2025
‘Hello Dollywood! It’s me! I know, I’m here and you’re there and wondering why that is,’ Parton said in the clip, uploaded to X by news anchor Marcus Leshock.
The superstar went on to explain her health issue, telling fans: ‘I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone.’
‘Turns out there was an infection,’ she said. ‘And the doctor said: “You don’t need to be traveling around this minute… You need a few days to feel better.” So he suggested I not go to Dollywood today.’
The 10-time Grammy winner told attendees she was ‘there in spirit’ and had been so ‘looking forward to’ being at the theme park.
She added an apology for not being there in person and reassured fans that her condition is not serious. ‘I’ll be back as quick as I can. Don’t worry about me, I’m going to be okay. Just can’t do it today,’ she said.
‘I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,’ Parton wrote
Despite her absence on Wednesday, Parton looked in good health during her video appearance and promised fans she will return to Dollywood soon.
In 2015, she revealed that she had three kidney stones removed and was ‘doing just fine.”I love and appreciate everyone’s concern,’ she wrote in a statement on her website, at the time.
Earlier this year, her husband, Carl Dean, died at age 82.
‘Oh, you know what, I get very emotional when people bring it up,’ Parton told Today’s Savannah Guthrie in May. ‘But we were together 60 years. I’ve loved him since I was 18 years old.’
The I Will Always Love You singer added that she was very thankful for all the messages she received since her beloved husband’s death.
Earlier this month, Parton sparked concern over her health after cancelling a prescheduled trip to Dollywood; seen in January 2025
‘I’m so thankful. I’ve gotten so many cards, letters, flowers, from all over the world,’ she shared before jokingly adding. ‘I had no idea Carl Dean was so famous.’
Several weeks after Dean’s death, Parton told Knox News, ‘I’m doing better than I thought I would. I’ve been with him 60 years. So, I’m going to have to relearn some of the things that we’ve done. But I’ll keep him always close.’
She also shared insight into the end of her famously reclusive husband’s life, revealing that he struggled leading up to his death.
‘He suffered a great deal,’ Dolly said. ‘I’m at peace that he’s at peace, but that don’t keep me from missing him and loving him.’
She went on to say, ‘It’s a hole in my heart, you know, but we’ll fill that up with good stuff and he’ll still always be with me.’
