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Dolly Parton skips events as she further deals with ‘health challenges’

  • On Nov. 19, Dolly Parton posted a thank-you video to Dollywood's Instagram explaining she missed the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame induction on Nov. 17 as doctors advised rest due to health challenges.
  • Her team postponed the Las Vegas residency to undergo procedures, rescheduled for September 17 to September 26, 2026, after her doctors advised rest due to health challenges this fall.
  • Thanking partners, Parton praised Jack and Peter Herschend, the Dollywood team and visitors, recalling her dream of a Smoky Mountains park for family performances and community work.
  • She missed the Nov. 16 Governors Awards and canceled some appearances to stay near Vanderbilt Hospital for treatments, reassuring fans she is not dying and plans to keep working.
  • The induction highlighted Dollywood's 40th anniversary season and honored Parton as only the second woman inducted on her own; she signaled she isn’t finished working.
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WATE broke the news in Nashville, United States on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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