Overview

• Parton postponed her Dolly: Live in Las Vegas shows, now slated to open in September 2026 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
• She will receive the Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by video from Nashville instead of attending the Governors Awards in person.
• Her publicist said the Academy was informed in June that she would not attend the ceremony due to a scheduling conflict, separate from current health updates.
• Recent changes also included skipping a mid-September appearance at Dollywood after medical advice not to travel.
• Parton told fans she is not retiring, intends to slow down, and will continue working on projects from Nashville as she recovers.