Dolly Parton, the renowned country music superstar, has announced the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health challenges. Parton, 80, cited feeling “swimmy headed” as a primary reason for stepping back from the stage [1][2].
The residency, titled “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” was initially scheduled to begin in December 2025 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. It was later postponed to September 2026 before ultimately being canceled [3][4].
Parton revealed that she is responding well to medications and treatments, which are improving her condition daily. However, the treatments currently make her feel “a little bit swimmy headed,” complicating her ability to perform on stage [1][5].
She has long-standing issues with kidney stones and has experienced imbalances in her immune and digestive systems over the past few years. These systems are now being rebuilt, according to Parton [2][3]. Her medical team has assured her that all her conditions are treatable [4].
Despite the cancellation, Parton remains active in other ventures. She is working on opening a museum and hotel in Nashville and is involved in the production of her forthcoming Broadway musical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” set to open in New York later this year [1][5].
What Is Known
Parton has canceled her Las Vegas residency due to health issues, specifically feeling “swimmy headed” from treatments. Her residency was initially scheduled for December 2025 and postponed to September 2026 before being canceled. She is undergoing treatment for kidney stones and imbalances in her immune and digestive systems, which her doctors have assured are treatable. Parton continues to work on other projects, including a museum, hotel, and Broadway musical [1][2][3][4][5].
What Remains Unclear
Details regarding the specific nature of Parton’s treatments and the timeline for her full recovery have not been disclosed. Additionally, it is unclear if or when the Las Vegas residency might be rescheduled in the future [2][4].
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