Dolly Parton canceled a scheduled appearance at Dollywood yesterday, and fans immediately grew concerned. Knowing ahead of time they’d react that way, the icon filmed a recorded message to play for those that showed up to see her. “Hello Dollywood! It’s me! I know, I’m here and you’re there and wondering why that is,” Parton said in the clip. She went on to explain that health reasons were keeping her away. “I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone,” she revealed, saying “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.” Dolly, who looked like her normal, healthy self in the clip, told fans she was “there in spirit” and had been looking forward to being at the theme park. She concluded the video with an apology: ‘I’ll be back as quick as I can. Don’t worry about me, I’m going to be okay. Just can’t do it today.”
Dolly Parton’s message at @Dollywood today. She couldn’t be here for their announcement because she is dealing with a kidney stone, but says she will be fine! pic.twitter.com/4XtB38sR9S
— Marcus Leshock (@marcusleshock) September 17, 2025
