Dolly Parton postpones concerts due to "health challenges"

Washington, DC [US], September 29 (ANI): Country music legend Dolly Parton postponed her upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to medical concerns, E! News reported.

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, she shared on Instagram. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!

She noted that she is rescheduling her performances from December 2025 to September 2026.

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, Parton continued. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you. While Ill 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, as quoted by E! News.

Dont worry about me quittin the business because God hasnt said anything about stopping yet, she added. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so l can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding.

While the country icon didnt give further details on her health scare, she was recently forced to pull out of a Dollywood event after being diagnosed with a kidney stone that she said was causing a lot of problems, E! News reported.

Earlier, Dolly Parton was unable to attend a major event at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee due to a kidney stone and subsequent infection, but the 79-year-old still made her presence felt virtually as the park unveiled its next big attraction--Night Flight Expedition, a ride set to open in 2026, E! News reported.

Addressing fans in a video message during the ceremony, Parton explained her absence. Hello Dollywood! It me, Dolly said in a video shared during the unveiling ceremony. I know--and Im here, and youre there. And youre wondering why that is? Well, I had a little problem. Turned out itd given me an infection, Dolly continued, and the doctor said, You dont need to be travelling right this minute, so you need a few days to get better.She noted that she had a kidney stone that was causing her a lot of problems.

Dolly lamented that her doctor advised against her visit to the theme park. I was looking so forward to it, she added. But Im there with you in spirit, as quoted by E! News. (ANI)

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