Dolly Parton<\/a> is giving another health update <\/a>after she missed a ceremony celebrating her theme park, Dollywood. <\/p>\n In a new video on Dollywood\u2019s Instagram, the 79-year-old singer<\/a> addressed missing Monday\u2019s induction to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame \u2014 the latest in a string of health-related absences.<\/p>\n Parton \u2014 whose sister said she recently underwent treatment for kidney stones<\/a> \u2014 noted to fans that while she wished she could be at the ceremony, she\u2019s been \u201cdealing with a few health challenges this fall.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while, and I\u2019m truly sorry I can\u2019t be there,\u201d she said in the clip posted Wednesday. \u201cI sure wanted to take the chance to say thank you for this incredible honor.\u201d <\/p>\n She expressed her gratitude to Jack and Peter Herschend, the founders of the Herschend Group, which owns the Dollywood park in Tennessee. She also praised her colleagues for always listening when she comes in with \u201cbig ideas and dreams\u201d for the park. <\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n Dolly Parton says doctor told her to \u2018take it easy\u2019 as she explains why she missed honorary ceremony for Dollywood (Getty)<\/p>\n \u201cSomehow the amazing team at Dollywood finds a way to make those dreams come true,\u201d she said. \u201cI still remember when I had the big idea for Dollywood. I dreamed of a place right here in the Smoky Mountains where my family could perform, and where we could provide steady work for the good people in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n Parton concluded her speech by thanking everyone who has visited Dollywood and worked so hard to make it what it is. <\/p>\n \u201cSo, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for this honor, for me and for everyone who makes Dollywood what it is,\u201d the \u201c9 to 5\u201d singer said. \u201cAnd to all my friends and partners, and to all of you out there helping families make magic every day, in your parks and places, remember that I will always love you.\u201d <\/p>\n Parton also missed the 16th Academy Governors Awards this week, where she was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. While Variety <\/a>previously reported that Parton would miss Sunday\u2019s ceremony for health reasons, her publicist told USA Today <\/a>that there was a scheduling conflict and a virtual appearance was planned in advance.<\/p>\n Fans were concerned about Parton \u2014 who lost her longtime husband, Carl Dean, earlier this year <\/a>\u2014 when she announced in September that she was postponing her Las Vegas residency to undergo a series of medical procedures. The residency, which was scheduled to run last month, will now go ahead from September 17 to September 26, 2026.<\/p>\n Later, Parton\u2019s sister, Freida Parton, sparked viral concerns<\/a> when she shared a Facebook post to ask fans to pray for Parton. She then clarified <\/a>that she didn\u2019t mean to scare anyone or give a grave impression with her message.<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n Dolly Parton expressed her gratitude for her honorary Oscar award in a pre-recorded video (Oscars)<\/p>\n The \u201cJolene\u201d singer then spoke up for herself, telling fans she appreciated their prayers and that she was doing \u201cokay.\u201d <\/p>\n![\"Dolly](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2206129334.jpeg\")
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