Dolly Parton delays Vegas shows, Tim McGraw to fill in 2026 dates

Dolly Parton has postponed a string of December concerts at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas because of health issues, and country star Tim McGraw will perform during some of her scheduled dates while she recovers, organizers and the artists said. The six shows, originally set for Dec. 4 through Dec. 13, have been pushed back and rescheduled for September 2026, Parton announced in late September and her sister reiterated this week.

Parton, 79, said in an Instagram statement that doctors advised her to undergo several procedures and that she would not be able to rehearse and mount the show she wanted to present to fans. "I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts," she wrote, adding that she would continue to work on other projects from Nashville. Parton also reassured followers that she has no plans to retire, writing, "Don't worry about me quittin the business because God hasn't said anything about stopping yet."

Tim McGraw confirmed on social media that he will appear at The Colosseum during some of the dates affected by Parton's postponement. Organizers and the artists have not...