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Dolly Parton Details 3 A.M. Ritual and At-Home Habits as She Recovers

Her new PEOPLE profile follows a photo memoir release, with her Las Vegas residency postponed to September 2026.

Overview

  • A source told PEOPLE she is getting better every day and is recuperating at home with friends and family visiting as she begins holiday decorating.
  • Parton says she typically wakes around 3 a.m. to pray, reflect and do spiritual work when the world feels quiet.
  • At home she often wears heels to reach cabinets, puts on a little makeup and frequently skips wigs by pinning her hair up.
  • She canceled a public appearance in September due to a kidney‑stone related infection, which preceded the decision to delay the residency.
  • Her photo memoir, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage, was published Nov. 11, following the March death of her husband, Carl Dean.