Dolly Parton shares her decision to slow down amid health problems
Screengrab from Dolly Parton’s Instagram page
On Sunday, Sept. 28, country music legend Dolly Parton took to Instagram to share a statement.
Parton, 79, revealed that due to “some health challenges,” she feels it is God telling her to slow down.
As a result, Parton made some decision to postpone several upcoming shows.
“I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts,” Parton began her statement. “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.”
While Parton didn’t go into detail regarding the health challenges she has been dealing with, but she showed she hasn’t lost her sense of humor despite going through a difficult time.
“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,” Parton quipped.
“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,” the singer continued.
Parton noted that because her fans “pay good money to see” her perform, she wants “to be at my best” for them.
“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.”
Parton ensured fans that this break doesn’t mean she’ll be “quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet.”
“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,” Parton continued her statement. “I love you and thank you for understanding.”
In addition to her statement, Parton revealed the rescheduled shows in the second slide of her post:
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 to Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 to Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 to Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 to Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 to Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Parton’s medical procedures come six months after the passing of her beloved husband, Carl Dean. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” Parton said at the time. “Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
Sara Vallone
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