Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues: ‘I’ve still got some healing to do’
Dolly Parton has canceled her rescheduled Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues, citing the need for further recovery. The 80-year-old singer stated she is improving daily and responding well to treatment but is not yet ready for stage performances. She reassured fans she remains active with projects including her Nashville museum, hotel, and a Broadway musical.
- ▪Dolly Parton canceled her September 2026 Las Vegas residency dates due to health concerns.
- ▪She cited side effects from medication, including dizziness, as a reason she cannot perform on stage.
- ▪Parton mentioned she is treating her health issues, which include kidney stones, and is improving every day.
- ▪She made a public appearance in March 2026 at her Dollywood theme park and continues to work on various projects.
- ▪Parton topped a YouGov poll in April 2026 as the most favorable global figure, surpassing Barack Obama and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Dolly Parton at a half-time performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on 23 November 2023. Photograph: Brandon Sloter/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDolly Parton at a half-time performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on 23 November 2023. Photograph: Brandon Sloter/Getty ImagesDolly PartonDolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues: ‘I’ve still got some healing to do’The 80-year-old singer will not be performing rescheduled dates in September but assured fans she is receiving treatment and ‘improving every day’Benjamin LeeMon 4 May 2026 15.15 EDTLast modified on Mon 4 May 2026 15.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDolly Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency over ongoing health issues.The 80-year-old singer had originally been scheduled to…
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