**Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Amid Health Concerns**
*Published: September 29, 2025, 2:30 p.m. ET*
Country music legend Dolly Parton has sparked fresh concerns for her health after announcing the cancellation of her upcoming Las Vegas residency due to medical issues. RadarOnline.com has learned that the 79-year-old icon will undergo a series of medical procedures, preventing her from performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this December.
### Dolly Parton Opens Up About Health Challenges
Parton’s health struggles come just seven months following the passing of her longtime husband, Carl Dean, at age 82. Taking to Instagram to share the news directly with her fans, she wrote:
> “I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts.
> As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures.
> As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!
> In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.”
She continued:
> “While I’ll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say.
> And don’t worry about me quitting the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet.
> But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding.”
The singer’s Las Vegas residency has now been rescheduled to run from September 17 to September 26, 2026.
### Kidney Stone Complications Cause Dollywood Appearance Cancellation
Earlier this month, RadarOnline.com also reported that Parton abruptly canceled an appearance at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee due to health reasons.
In a video message shared on social media and played at the park, Parton addressed her fans:
> “Hello Dollywood! It’s me! I know, I’m here and you’re there and wondering why that is. I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone.”
Although kidney stones are notoriously painful and uncomfortable, Parton revealed her condition became more serious when it developed into an infection. She explained:
> “Turns out there was an infection. 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 ‘9 to 5’ singer comforted disappointed visitors, saying she was there “in spirit” and looked forward to making up the missed appearance soon. She reassured fans that her illness was not critical, stating she “just can’t do it today.”
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Fans and well-wishers have been sending their love and support to Dolly as she takes the necessary time to focus on her health and recovery.
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