Overview

• Freida Parton posted on Facebook on Oct. 7 asking fans to pray for Dolly, saying the singer has not been feeling her best.
• In a follow-up message, Freida said she did not mean to alarm anyone and described Dolly as a little under the weather.
• Parton told fans in a late-September Instagram post that doctors recommended a few procedures and that she cannot properly rehearse for now.
• The six-show residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has been rescheduled to September 2026, with original tickets honored and refunds offered.
• Recent context includes a missed Dollywood appearance due to a kidney stone that led to an infection, no additional medical details from the family, and Parton’s assurance she is not retiring.