Overview
- Dolly Parton posted a Dec. 31 Instagram video wishing fans happiness and calling for their “most wonderful year yet.”
- In March, Parton announced that her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, had died at age 82.
- She postponed six Las Vegas concerts in September due to unspecified “health challenges,” with doctors advising a few procedures.
- The delayed Las Vegas dates have been rescheduled for September 2026 as she prioritizes recovery.
- Parton said she put broader songwriting on hold, yet she remained selectively active with a Sabrina Carpenter collaboration, a Mötley Crüe video, and an honorary Oscar.