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Fans were ready to sing their hearts out with the Queen of Country this December
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but Vegas will have to wait a little longer as Dolly Parton is postponing her shows for health
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reasons. The 79-year-old legend had six shows on the books, but announced on Instagram she's
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dealing with some health challenges and needs a few procedures before she can get back on stage
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She wrote, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see
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and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform
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and I want to be at my best for you. Then joked it's not the usual trip
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to see her plastic surgeon. Her Vegas residency is now pushed back nine months
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moving from December to September of next year. And while many fans are disappointed
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her comments are filled with love and support, even from celebrities like Katy Perry and Hoda Kotb
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Parton hasn't shared details about her current health concerns, but earlier this month, she pulled out of a Dollywood event, telling fans in a video that a kidney stone had turned into an infection
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And earlier this year, she suffered another personal loss, the death of her husband of 59 years
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Her social media post says all tickets will be honored for the new dates, but refunds are available for anyone who wants one
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So fans have a little extra time to practice hitting those high notes before September
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With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit san.com for more
