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Dolly Parton<\/a> is taking time to heal \u2014 and, in true Dolly fashion, finding light even in the hardest season.<\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s pushing herself to stay upbeat and productive,\u201d a source told\u00a0PopCrush<\/em><\/a>. \u201cBut between the surgeries, the long hours, and losing Carl, she\u2019s feeling the weight of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, the insider insisted there\u2019s no keeping the country icon down.<\/p>\n \u201cDolly\u2019s spirit is unbreakable,\u201d they added. \u201cShe\u2019ll be back when she\u2019s ready<\/a>. Right now, the priority is protecting her health.\u201d<\/p>\n The country legend is recovering after a string of health issues forced her to postpone six Las Vegas shows \u2014 originally scheduled for December 2025 \u2014 until September 2026.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/strong><\/em> The 19 Oldest Singers in Country Music<\/a><\/p>\n As previously reported, a source close to Parton revealed that she\u2019s doing better every day,<\/a>\u00a0and spending her recovery surrounded by loved ones \u2014 and plenty of holiday cheer.<\/p>\n \u201cShe is at home taking care of herself while many friends and family visit her,\u201d the insider added at the time.<\/p>\n They continued, \u201cIn true Dolly spirit, she has already started decorating for the holidays \u2014 her favorite time of year.\u201d<\/p>\n Parton hasn\u2019t shared every detail publicly, but she has been open about a few recent challenges.<\/a><\/p>\n After a kidney stone and infection sidelined her from a Dollywood appearance in September, she revealed she also needs \u201ca few procedures done\u201d \u2014 though she emphasized they\u2019re all routine.<\/p>\n Read More<\/em>:<\/strong> Dolly Parton\u2019s Best Late Night TV Interviews [WATCH]<\/a><\/p>\n Her sister Freida\u2019s recent request for prayers sparked concern among fans, but the \u201c9 to 5\u201d singer quickly reassured everyone<\/a> in a video message, saying she\u2019s on the mend and simply catching up on her own health after years of caring for her late husband, Carl Dean.<\/p>\n Now, she says she\u2019s undergoing a \u201chealth overhaul\u201d \u2014 staying close to home in Nashville for treatment, rest, and recovery.<\/p>\n Even with the setbacks, Dolly isn\u2019t slowing down<\/a> for good.<\/p>\n Turning 80 in January, she told People<\/em> she has no plans to retire \u2014 and no intention of \u201cgetting old\u201d anytime soon.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like I\u2019m just getting started<\/a>,\u201d she said. \u201cUnless my health gives way \u2014 which right now I seem to be doing fine \u2014 I ain\u2019t got time to get old!\u201d<\/p>\n At this point, Dolly Parton isn\u2019t bowing out \u2014 she\u2019s simply pausing to take care of the one thing that\u2019s powered her entire career: her unbreakable spirit.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton’s funny quips and words of wisdom are so memorable they’ve earned their own name: Dollyisms! Here are 14 of her best quotes through the years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA Season of Recovery<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s Going On With Dolly\u2019s Health?<\/h3>\n
Retirement? Not Yet<\/h3>\n
Dolly Knows Best: Dolly Parton’s 14 Best Quotes<\/h2>\n