Dolly Parton has announced the cancellation of her upcoming Las Vegas performances, citing ongoing health problems that continue to delay her return to live shows. The 80-year-old country music icon shared the news with her fans, explaining that she is still recovering from a persistent battle with kidney stones. Although she is improving daily, she is not yet physically ready to perform on stage.
“I still have some healing to do, but I am making progress,” Parton said in her message. The concerts, originally scheduled for December 2025 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, had already been postponed to September 2026 due to previous health challenges. This latest update confirms that the residency will no longer proceed as planned.
In a lighthearted video, Parton addressed the physical demands of performing live, joking about the difficulty of managing heavy rhinestone costumes, big hair, and carrying instruments like banjos and guitars while wearing five-inch heels. She humorously noted that she is not yet “stage-performance ready.” Despite the humor, she expressed regret to fans who had intended to attend the shows, encouraging them to enjoy their time in Las Vegas regardless.
“I am truly sorry to miss all of you, but I hope to see you somewhere down the line,” she added.
Meanwhile, Parton confirmed that she remains active behind the scenes. She continues to record music, shoot videos, and develop new projects, including a Broadway musical. Additionally, she revealed plans to open a museum and hotel in Nashville later this year.
A 10-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Parton is one of country music’s most influential figures. Her extensive catalogue features timeless hits such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.”
The cancelled residency would have been her first extended engagement on the Las Vegas Strip since the 1990s, when she performed alongside longtime collaborator Kenny Rogers. For now, Parton appears focused on her recovery, with fans likely to wait a bit longer for her return to live performances.
