Dolly Parton Cancels All Events – Shares Bad News

Dolly Parton has canceled her planned Las Vegas residency as she continues to recover from ongoing health issues, sharing the news directly with fans in a candid social media update.

The 80-year-old country music icon had previously postponed the residency from December 2025 to September 2026, but said she now needs more time before returning to the stage.

“Thank you for standing by me and showing me so much love and support over the past year. I’ve still got some healing to do, but I am on my way! See you soon,” she wrote.

In a video message, Parton explained that while her condition is improving, she is not yet ready to perform at full capacity.

“The bad news is… it’s going to take me a little while before I’m up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say,” she said.

“Of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels. And you know that I’m going to be wearing them.”

She added with humor, “Not to mention all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big personality. Lord, that would make anybody swimmy-headed.”

Parton has also been coping with personal loss following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in 2025, which she acknowledged has taken an emotional toll.

Describing her recovery, Parton compared herself to a classic car in need of restoration.

“But this thing of me is like an old classic car that, once restored, can be better than ever. But when they raised the hood on this old antique, they realized that I need to rebuild my engine… my transmission is slipping, my oil pan is leaking, and my muffler’s busted,” she said.

“And, for sure, my spark plugs need to be changed. Because you know, as well as I know, that I can’t lose my spark.”

She also referenced ongoing health struggles, including kidney stones and issues affecting her immune and digestive systems.

“But seriously, my immune system and my digestive system got all out of whack over the past couple of three years, and they’re working real hard on rebuilding and strengthening those,” she said.

Despite stepping back from live performances, Parton emphasized that she remains professionally active. She continues recording music, filming projects, and overseeing work tied to her Dollywood brand, along with new developments in Nashville.

“The truth is, I am still working. I still do videos. I still record. I run up and down to Dollywood now and then. And I’m working hard on getting my museum and my hotel open in Nashville later this year,” she said.

Parton ended her message on an optimistic note, saying her condition is treatable and that she remains focused on recovery.

“So I have great doctors, and I’m doing really well. They assure me that everything I have is treatable, so I’m going with that. And I just want you to know I thank you for standing by me—and that I will always love you.”