Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Ongoing Health Issues

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Legendary singer Dolly Parton, now 80, has announced the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency, “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas.”

The cancellation is due to ongoing health issues, though she insists the condition is treatable.

The announcement was made on May 4, 2026, via a video message shared on social media.

The residency was originally scheduled for six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in December 2025, but was initially postponed to September 2026.

Now, those September 2026 dates have also been canceled entirely.

Despite this, Dolly Parton assured fans that she is responding well to her treatment and care and is improving daily.

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. 💖 🦋 pic.twitter.com/HXpJqTUJXZ

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) May 4, 2026

In her message, Dolly Parton expressed her deep gratitude to her fans for their continued support.

She acknowledged that she still has "some healing to do, but I'm on my way!"

Dolly Parton used an interesting analogy, comparing herself to a classic car that, "once restored, can be better than ever."

This message demonstrated her optimism and determination to return in top condition.

She also apologized to those who had purchased tickets, assuring them that she would see them again soon.

Fan support has been a crucial part of her healing process, especially as she also went through a difficult time following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in May 2025.

The “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” residency was first announced with a six-show schedule at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in December 2025.

It would have been Dolly Parton's first Las Vegas residency in 32 years.

However, due to unforeseen health issues, the schedule was subsequently postponed and moved to September 2026, with the hope that Dolly Parton would be fully recovered and ready to entertain fans again.

Unfortunately, on May 4, 2026, Dolly Parton confirmed that the rescheduled September 2026 dates would also be canceled.

Dolly Parton has openly explained that some of the medications and treatments she was taking left her feeling "swimmy-headed."

She even joked that it would be impossible for her to perform dizzy while carrying a banjo, guitar, five-inch heels, and a heavy rhinestone-embellished costume.

While not disclosing a specific diagnosis, Dolly Parton mentioned her long struggle with kidney stones and stated that her immune and digestive systems have been "a mess" for the past few years.

The iconic singer assured fans that her doctors have classified her condition as treatable, offering hope for a full recovery.

She also dismissed rumors circulating about her deteriorating health in October of last year.

Dolly Parton's residency was supposed to be a historic moment, marking her return to the Las Vegas stage after more than three decades.

Despite the postponement of her stage performances, Dolly Parton remains active in various other projects.

She continues to record music and make videos, and regularly visits Dollywood in Tennessee.

Additionally, he is currently working on his Broadway musical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” which is expected to open in New York City in late 2026.

Other projects include the construction of a hotel and museum in Nashville.