Overview
- At Dollywood’s 41st-season opening, Parton made her first major in-person appearance in months and directly addressed fans.
- She said she had “a few little health issues” and described being worn down after her husband Carl Dean’s 2025 death, noting she is rebuilding spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
- Parton has postponed her Las Vegas concerts to September 2026 after doctors recommended procedures and she remains off the road for now.
- She emphasized ongoing projects, including rewriting songs for an upcoming Broadway musical, and told fans she is not done.
- Dollywood announced new offerings for 2026, including the NightFlight Expedition hybrid coaster experience and two new stage productions.