Dolly Parton has resurfaced five days after canceling her appearance at a Dollywood event, amid her ongoing health issues that worsened after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in 2025.
The 80-year-old was absent from the ACM Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, where she won the Poet’s Award, given to country artists who have made an undeniable impact on the industry over the years.
Dolly’s unexpected appearance
Instead of accepting the award in person, Dolly appeared in a pre-recorded video, in which she thanked the academy for their recognition and spoke on the power of songwriting. The star was dressed...
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