Dolly Parton Managing Kidney Stones, Postpones Las Vegas Shows

Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old singer-songwriter and actress, is currently managing health issues related to kidney stones, which have led her to postpone several Las Vegas shows originally scheduled for December 2025, with performances rescheduled for September 2026 to allow her time to recover. Her sister, Freida Parton, posted on Facebook asking fans to pray for Dolly, which caused concern among fans but was later clarified by Freida and Dolly's management as an overreaction; Freida emphasized that her request was simply a sisterly plea for support and not an indication of severe illness. Dolly's manager, Olly Rowland, confirmed that the situation was blown out of proportion and that Dolly is fine, undergoing necessary procedures to address the kidney stones. Despite the health setback, Dolly remains active, continuing to work on projects from her home in Nashville and has no plans to retire. Dolly herself reassured fans with humor about needing a "100,000-mile check-up" and stressed her intention to return to performing at her best. Overall, Dolly Parton's health concerns are being well-managed, and she appreciates the support and prayers from her fans.