It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Dolly.
Dolly Parton made her first major public appearance on Friday, March 13th, at Dollywood’s 2026 season kickoff in Pigeon Forge. She addressed her recent health challenges and her postponed Las Vegas residency, explaining she “got worn down and worn out.”
Dolly was grieving her husband Carl Dean’s death in May of 2025 after nearly six decades of marriage.
“I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.” Dolly Parton
She revealed that the grief and other factors contributed to needing time to “build myself back up spiritually, emotionally, and physically.” The Grammy winner assured fans that “all is good” and the challenges “didn’t slow me down.”