# Dolly Parton health issues and event cancellations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dolly-parton-health-issues-and-event-cancellations > Updated: 2026-08-16T23:20:45.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2. Country music icon Dolly Parton has been unable to attend scheduled events at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, due to health concerns. Parton missed the dedication ceremony for the park’s new NightFlight Expedition attraction, a US$50 million indoor ride, after being advised by her doctor not to travel. Parton participated in the event via video from Nashville, explaining that her doctor had ‘clipped my wings’ due to issues including dizziness and dehydration. This absence follows a series of health-related setbacks, including the postponement of a planned Las Vegas residency earlier in the year. During the August 14 grand opening of the NightFlight Expedition—an immersive indoor hybrid coaster and whitewater adventure—the 80-year-old singer reiterated that her Nashville doctor advised against the 200-mile trip. While addressing fans via pre-recorded video, she reassured them that ‘all is going well on the medical end of things.’ Despite these recent setbacks, Parton remains active with several professional projects. In addition to the SongTeller Hotel and the Broadway musical ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical,’ she has announced plans for a new museum in Nashville celebrating her life, alongside the previously mentioned Life of Many Colors Museum. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Dolly Parton misses Dollywood opening due to health issues Dolly Parton missed the grand opening of Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition due to health issues. In a video, she cited dizziness and dehydration as reasons her doctor advised against traveling. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dolly-parton-misses-dollywood-attraction-opening-due-to-health ### 2026-08-14: Dolly Parton cancels Dollywood appearance due to health issues Dolly Parton canceled her appearance at the Dollywood NightFlight Expedition opening due to health issues, including dizziness and dehydration, following medical advice to avoid travel. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dolly-parton-cancels-dollywood-appearance-due-to-health-issues --- Cite as: Dolly Parton health issues and event cancellations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dolly-parton-health-issues-and-event-cancellations