**Dolly Parton Withdraws from Major Event Amid Health Concerns**
*Published September 30, 2025, 5:10 p.m. ET*
Dolly Parton has once again pulled out of a major event, just days after postponing her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The beloved country music icon, now 79, was scheduled to receive a prestigious honor at the 16th Governor Awards in Hollywood, California, on November 16.
### Award Show Snub Sparks Concern
Originally set to be honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors, Parton’s recent decision to skip the ceremony has sparked concern among her fans.
One social media user expressed heartfelt wishes:
*”Dolly is a national treasure! Lord, please heal whatever it is that is affecting her health.”*
It is not unprecedented for honorees to miss the Governor Awards; previous recipients like Quincy Jones were posthumously recognized after passing away shortly before the ceremony.
### Postponement of Las Vegas Residency
The news of Parton’s absence from the Governor Awards comes shortly after she announced the postponement of her Las Vegas residency concerts.
Sharing the update directly on Instagram, the music legend explained that she is currently facing health challenges requiring several medical procedures. She wrote:
*”I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts.”*
With her trademark humor, Parton joked, *”It felt like time for my 100,000-mile check-up,”* clarifying it was not her usual trip to see her plastic surgeon.
### “I’m Not Quittin’”
Assuring fans of her spirit, she added:
*”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. I love you and thank you for understanding.”*
The rescheduled Las Vegas concerts will now take place from September 17 to September 26, 2026.
### Recent Health Update: Kidney Stones
Earlier this month, Parton also raised concern after canceling a planned trip to Dollywood, where she was to unveil the park’s latest attraction. Unable to attend the event in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, she addressed fans via a pre-recorded video message.
*”Hello Dollywood! It’s me! I know, I’m here and you’re there and wondering why that is,”* she began, before revealing that she had been recovering from kidney stones.
*”I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone,”* Parton explained.
*”Turns out there was an infection, and the doctor said: ‘You don’t need to be traveling around this minute… You need a few days to feel better.’ So he suggested I not go to Dollywood today.”*
### Remembering Carl Dean
This latest bout of health issues comes months after the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March at the age of 82. Despite these challenges, Dolly Parton remains determined to continue sharing her music and spirit with the world.
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Fans and followers continue to send their love and well wishes to the country music legend, hoping for a swift and full recovery. We look forward to seeing Dolly back on stage soon, ready for more unforgettable adventures.
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