American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023. REUTERS/Anna Gordon/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
LOS ANGELES, May 4 (Reuters) – Country singer Dolly Parton announced through social media on Monday that her Vegas residency is canceled due to her ongoing health concerns.
“My immune system and my digestive system got all out of whack over the past couple of years,” the “Jolene” singer said in a video posted on both Instagram and X.
The 80-year-old singer said the good news is that she’s “improving every day” while the bad news is that she needs more time to recover and she is not well enough to perform on stage.
“The meds and treatments make me a little swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say,” Parton said.
She joked about how she can’t carry banjos, walk in her high heels, wear her heavy rhinestone outfits or have her hair big if she’s dizzy on 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 the Instagram video caption.
In 2025, the “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “9 to 5” star experienced health issues that led to the first postponement of her Vegas residency that was scheduled near the end of the year.
However, Parton quickly reassured fans in an Instagram video that her health issues weren’t serious after her sister requested prayers for the country singer.
“I ain’t dead yet!” Parton captioned a video of her speaking to fans.
She told fans that “she’s not dying” but did need treatment for kidney stones.
Parton’s now-canceled Vegas residency was slated for September 17–26, 2026.
