Dolly Parton is postponing her Las Vegas residency due to “health challenges.”
The legendary country singer announced the news via Instagram Sunday, revealing that she needs to undergo a “few procedures” per doctor’s orders.
“I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts. As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures,” Parton, 79, wrote.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas shows due to some “health challenges.” Getty Images
“I want the fans and public to hear directly from me,” the singer wrote via Instagram Sunday. Instagram/dollyparton
“As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon! In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see.”
The “9 to 5” singer went on to say that she wants to “be at [her] best” for fans, as they “pay good money” to see her perform.
“While I’ll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready,” she continued. “And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so l can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.”
“As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges,” she continued, “and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures.” Getty Images
Her post also included rescheduled dates for her residency, which was originally set to kick off in December. Instagram/dollyparton
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Parton concluded her post by telling fans, “I love you and thank you for understanding.”
The limited-run show, titled “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” was scheduled to kick off in December at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
“To say I’m excited would be an understatement,” Parton previously said in a statement announcing the exciting gig. “I haven’t worked Vegas in years and I’ve always loved singing there. I’m looking so forward to the shows … and I hope you are as well. See you there!”
Earlier this month, Parton pulled out of an appearance at her theme park, Dollywood, due to another health issue — kidney stones. In a taped video message to fans, the country icon said she was following advice from her doctors to rest.
Parton pulled out of an appearance at her theme park, Dollywood, earlier this month due to kidney stones. Getty Images
She also said she was taking a break from music over the summer after her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, died in March. dollyparton/Instagram
“Turns out there was an infection, and the doctor said, ‘You don’t need to be traveling around this minute, so you need a few days to get better,’” she said. “So he suggested I not go to Dollywood today.”
“Don’t worry about me, I’m gonna be OK,” she added. “Just can’t do it today.”
In July, Parton shared that she was taking a break from music following the death of her beloved husband, Carl Dean. The two were married for nearly 60 years before he died in March.
“I can’t do it right now ‘cause I got so many other things that I can’t afford the luxury of, you know, of getting emotional right now,” Parton said during an appearance on the “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast.