"Health challenges" are preventingDolly Partonfrom returning to the stage. On Sept. 28, the singer revealedin a postshared to her social media accounts that "Unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcomingLas Vegas concerts." "As many of you know, I've been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures," she added. "I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You see good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you." Though her condition will still allow her to "work on all of my projects from here in Nashville," Parton, 79, said: "I just need a little time to get show ready." But she reassured fans that this is only a momentary setback. "Don't worry about me quittin' the business because God hasn't said anything about stopping yet," she wrote. "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." Opening up about Carl Dean:Dolly Parton says her husband 'suffered' before death, visited Dollywood in secret Parton'srun of six Las Vegas showsatThe Colosseum at Caesars Palacewas scheduled for Dec. 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 13. The new dates for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas are Sept. 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 26, according toTicketmaster. Ticketholders will see the new date reflected on their passes, though refunds can also be issued, per Parton's post. Parton's first extended run in more than 30 years, Dolly: Live in Las Vegasis billed asan event that weaves together "seven decades of classic hits and fan favorites including '9 to 5,' 'Jolene,' 'I Will Always Love You,' (and) 'Coat Of Many Colors.'" This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas concerts to 2026
