Dolly Parton, the country legend, announced she was postponing her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace due to “health challenges” last week
Dolly Parton’s sister has asked fans to pray for the country singer amid her “health challenges”.
Freida Parton, 68, said she was “up all night praying” for Dolly, who recently announced she was postponing her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace following the health concerns. The 79-year-old musician since told fans on social media: “I just need a little time” to recover.
But Freida’s update has sent fans into a frenzy, with many turning to X to share their worry for Dolly, whose career has spanned more than six decades and seen here pick up 11 Grammy Awards. One fan posted: “I need Dolly Parton to be ok.” Another shared: “My thoughts and prayers are with Dolly Parton.” A third stated: “Please protect Dolly Parton forever.” Another fan posted: “Really hoping her health improves.”
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In full, Freida’s Facebook posted said: “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.
“She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!”
This has led to the emotional outpouring of love for Dolly, also a songwriter, actress and philanthropist who released her first of 50 studio albums, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967. Others on X expressed their hope for Dolly, while some recalled times when they had seen the country singer perform live.
The entertainer, born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, had been due to perform six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas in December, but she has rescheduled for September 2026.
Announcing the postponement of what would have been her first Vegas residency in more than 30 years, Jolene singer Dolly wrote on Instagram on September 29: “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.
“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. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.
“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 I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.”