Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency citing ongoing health recovery
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May 5, 2026

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency citing ongoing health recovery

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Dolly Parton has cancelled her planned show residency in Las Vegas because she needs more time to recover from health problems. The 80-year-old singer is receiving medical treatment and says she is not yet strong enough to perform on stage every night.

The residency was first planned for December 2025, then moved to September 2026, but now all dates are cancelled. Parton's health issues are treatable, but her medication makes her feel dizzy and affects her balance, making it hard to perform live.

While she stops performing, Parton will continue working on other projects, such as a new museum and hotel in Nashville and a Broadway musical about her life. Fans who bought tickets are asked to visit these other projects during her recovery.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
residencyN/ˈrezɪdənsi/

a series of performances by one artist

recoverN/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/

to get better after sickness or difficulty

treatmentN/ˈtriːtmənt/

medical care to help someone get well

plannedN/plænd/

arranged or intended to happen later

projectsN/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/

important pieces of planned work or activities

cancelledN/ˈkæn.səld/

called off, not taking place

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency citing ongoing health recovery

May 5, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
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Dolly Parton has cancelled her planned show residency in Las Vegas because she needs more time to recover from health problems. The 80-year-old singer is receiving medical treatment and says she is not yet strong enough to perform on stage every night.

The residency was first planned for December 2025, then moved to September 2026, but now all dates are cancelled. Parton's health issues are treatable, but her medication makes her feel dizzy and affects her balance, making it hard to perform live.

While she stops performing, Parton will continue working on other projects, such as a new museum and hotel in Nashville and a Broadway musical about her life. Fans who bought tickets are asked to visit these other projects during her recovery.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
residencyN/ˈrezɪdənsi/

a series of performances by one artist

recoverN/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/

to get better after sickness or difficulty

treatmentN/ˈtriːtmənt/

medical care to help someone get well

plannedN/plænd/

arranged or intended to happen later

projectsN/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/

important pieces of planned work or activities

cancelledN/ˈkæn.səld/

called off, not taking place

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Question 1 of 9
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Why did Dolly Parton cancel her Las Vegas residency?

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Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

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