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Dolly Parton’s Sister Urges Prayers as Health Concerns Persist

The 79-year-old has delayed her December Las Vegas run on doctors' advice for unspecified procedures.

Overview

  • Freida Parton wrote on Facebook on Oct. 7 that Dolly "hasn't been feeling her best" and asked fans to pray for her.
  • Dolly Parton announced on Sept. 28 that she would postpone her Las Vegas residency and undergo a few medical procedures.
  • The residency has been rescheduled to September 2026, moving the planned December shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
  • Tim McGraw is slated to perform some Caesars Palace dates while Parton recovers, according to reports.
  • No further medical details have been disclosed, though Parton recently cited a kidney stone and infection that led doctors to advise against travel.