Dolly Parton’s sister has asked fans to pray for the country singer, who recently postponed her upcoming Las Vegas residency due to health issues.
Sister Freida Parton Clarifies Prayer Request
Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, recently asked fans to pray for the 79-year-old country music icon after Dolly postponed her upcoming Las Vegas residency due to health issues. Freida posted on Facebook that she had been “up all night praying” because Dolly “hasn’t been feeling her best lately.” She emphasized her strong belief in the power of prayer and encouraged fans to join her in prayer for Dolly’s recovery.
However, Freida later clarified her message to assure fans she did not mean to cause alarm. She explained that she simply wanted to ask for prayers out of sibling love, stating, “I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious. She’s been a little under the weather”.[1][2][3][4][5]
Health Challenges and Postponed Shows
Dolly Parton postponed six scheduled shows for her first Las Vegas residency in over three decades, originally planned from December 4 to December 13, 2025, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The shows have been rescheduled for September 2026, with tickets remaining valid and refunds offered.
The country star revealed she has been dealing with kidney stones, which caused an infection earlier in September and led to her withdrawing from an event at Dollywood. Doctors advised her to rest and undergo “a few procedures” for her health challenges. Dolly joked about needing a “100,000-mile check-up,” referring to the medical care she requires but reassured fans she has no plans to retire, saying God has not indicated it’s time to stop.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Personal Loss and Continuing Strength
This year, Dolly faced the loss of her husband Carl Dean, whom she was married to for nearly 60 years. She honored his memory with a new song titled If You Hadn’t Been There. Despite her health setbacks, Dolly remains creative and active, continuing to work on various projects and preparing for future performances.
Freida expressed confidence in her sister’s resilience, concluding that with prayers and love, Dolly is “going to be just fine”.[3][9][12][13][1]
