Dolly Parton, 79, Announces Surprise Vegas Residency With Only 6 Shows

Dolly Parton hasn't toured in nearly a decade, but that's about to change in a limited way. 

The 79-year-old country music legend just announced a six-show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this December. Variety reported this is her first string of live performances since 2016.

The mini-residency, titled Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, will run at The Colosseum from December 4 through December 13. 

The timing aligns with the National Finals Rodeo, a stretch when Vegas draws massive country music crowds. While fans may hope for additional dates since these are sure to sell out, only six shows are on the books for now.

"To say I'm excited would be an understatement," Parton said in a statement. "I haven't worked Vegas in years, and I've always loved singing there. I'm looking so forward to the shows in The Colosseum at Caesars and I hope you are as well. See you there."

Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster. VIP packages will also be available, offering extras like a photo op with Dolly, an onstage tour, and access to Dolly’s Rhinestone Lounge.

While Parton hasn’t headlined Vegas since the early 1990s, when she performed nearly 50 shows at the Mirage, this brief return is poised to be something special. 

The show is billed as a "hit-driven concert event," meaning fans can expect her biggest songs like "9 to 5," "Jolene," and "I Will Always Love You" to anchor the setlist.

Since wrapping her Pure & Simple tour in 2016, Parton has only played select one-off concerts, choosing instead to focus on philanthropy, writing, and projects like her rock album Rockstar. 

This new Las Vegas run offers fans a rare opportunity to see the icon back onstage, and in classic Dolly fashion, she’s doing it on her own terms.