Overview
- Dolly Parton’s goddaughter Miley Cyrus told Entertainment Tonight that Parton intends to keep the show going and is excited to return to work.
- Parton previously revealed she had a kidney stone that led to an infection and was advised by doctors not to travel while she recovered.
- She postponed multiple appearances, including moving her Caesars Palace shows to 2026, with six dates now scheduled for September 2026.
- Parton has reassured fans in videos and posts that she is okay, noting she is receiving treatments near Vanderbilt and writing, “I ain’t dead yet!”
- A source told People in November that Parton is getting better every day and recuperating at home with visits from friends and family.