Dolly Parton’s mysterious health issue forces another no-show, sparking fresh concern as fans question the icon’s sudden absences.

"All the years spent visiting greasy spoon cafes, truck stops and roadside pit stops have given me an understanding of what travelers desire."

Dolly Parton received an honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 16. The country singer accepted the honor in a video message recorded in Nashville and called it 'a blessing of a lifetime.

Her gut has usually been right. Parton wears many hats: singer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur, brilliant businesswoman, theme park owner, star of classic films like Steel Magnolias, 9 to 5, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and recent honorary Oscar winner.

Parton used social media to celebrate one of her albums that hasn’t been out that long. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Taking to Instagram,

Dolly Parton has always been brutally honest about her struggles and her family’s. She Was Punished For How She Dressed “As a teenager … my father loathed the way I dressed,” Dolly told The Guardian.

Dolly Parton opens up to PEOPLE about a “philosophy” she shares with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus — and says she loves “all the girls,” like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, who are thriving outside the confines of a single genre.