Dolly Parton has postponed her upcoming Las Vegas residency by nine months due to undisclosed “health challenges,” necessitating “a few procedures,” as announced on her social media. The 79-year-old country music icon stated she needs more time to rehearse for the six shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, originally scheduled for December. This follows a recent health setback where she had to miss a Dollywood event due to a kidney stone and infection. The rescheduled dates are set for September 2026, with Parton reassuring fans she is not retiring.
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, passed away at age 82 in Nashville. A private ceremony will be held for immediate family. Dean, a businessman, inspired Parton’s iconic song “Jolene,” written about a bank teller’s flirtation with him. Their private relationship, long a subject of speculation, was a testament to their enduring love, with Dean even influencing Parton’s recent “Rockstar” album.
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Being a fan of Dolly Parton is not merely about enjoying her music or admiring her talent. It goes far beyond that. Dolly represents something much bigger and much more profound. She embodies kindness, generosity, honesty, and genuine love for humanity. She is a national treasure, an American icon, and above all, a beacon of light in this dark and tumultuous world.
So, when I see the GOP and the Christian right launching attacks on Dolly, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of disappointment and frustration. How could anyone in their right mind go after someone as universally beloved and respected as Dolly Parton?… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker