“I didn’t mean to… make it sound so serious”: Dolly Parton’s sister opens up about health conditions after asking for prayers

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton took to Facebook to clear the air on Dolly's health condition following a post where she said that she stayed "up all night praying" for her sister,

"I didn't mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious. She's been a little under the weather and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister. Thank you all for lifting her up. Your love truly makes a difference."

This comes after Freida, in a previous social media post, asked for fans to pray for the country singer, after she cancelled her upcoming Las Vegas residency. She began her message with,

"Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister Dolly. Many of you know she hasn't been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me."

Freida concluded that the singer is "strong" and "loved" and will be "just fine."

What happened to Dolly Parton?

Popular country singer Dolly Parton was due to begin her Dolly: Live in Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Ceasars Palace. Parton announced in late September that she will be rescheduling her residency which was scheduled to begin on December 4, 2025 and go on till September 2026.

The singer announced that she has been dealing with health issues and did not provide specifics. Parton took to social media to note that she has,

"been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures."

She then joked,

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"As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000 mile checkup, althought it's not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon. In all seriousness, given this, 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 pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you."

Dolly Parton noted that she will be able to "work on all of my projects" from Nashville, she needs a "little time to get show ready". The singer also clarified that she will not be retiring any time soon.

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