Dolly Parton's Sister Clarifies Prayer Request Amid Health Concerns and Postponed Vegas Shows

Freida Parton, the sister of Dolly Parton, last week made the fans raise an eyebrow when she posted a tearful prayer request for her sister's health. The emotional social media post was taken by many as a sign that Dolly was not well, with Freida having to clarify her intentions.

"I didn't attempt to scare anybody," Freida explained, "Dolly simply had been a little ill. I asked for prayer because I feel that it works." She maintained that her message was nothing more than a considerate thought of an interested sister and not a warning message to send the world into a panic over a critical medical emergency.

79-year-old Dolly previously announced her Las Vegas residency delay due to medical interventions stemming from health problems. In her own words, she assured that with her characteristic sense of humor, it was her "100,000-mile check-up," and stated she would continue working on projects in Nashville in the meantime.

The rescheduled performances, which were originally scheduled to be held in December 2025, will now take place on September 2026. Dolly was grateful for the support of her fans and renewed her commitment to delivering the greatest performance in history. "Don't worry about me quitin' the business," she said. "God hasn't said anything about stoppin' yet."

Freida's clarification and Dolly's upbeat update have put fans at ease, what began as a second of fear becoming one of collective support and affection for the legendary singer.