Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Health

Dolly Parton has been forced to cancel her upcoming six-date Las Vegas residency at Caesar's Palace. Originally planned for December 2025 and then rescheduled to September 2026, the shows are now definitively off due to the country music icon's ongoing health concerns. Parton, 80, shared on Instagram that she has been dealing with immune and digestive system issues for several years.

While she is responding well to treatment and her doctors are optimistic about recovery, the prescribed medication causes significant "swimmy-headedness." This dizziness makes it unsafe for her to perform, especially with her signature five-inch heels and instruments. Parton humorously noted she "can't be dizzy carrying banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels."

Despite the Las Vegas cancellation, Parton's focus remains on her Broadway musical, "Dolly: A True Original Musical," which is set to debut in New York in the fall. She expressed hope for future performances and thanked her supporters for their understanding and love as she continues her healing journey.