Country music legend Dolly Parton has officially postponed her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, originally scheduled for December 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 13, 2025. The sudden shift comes after Dolly revealed that she is facing “health challenges” and would need to delay the performances.
While fans were initially heartbroken, there’s a silver lining: Tim McGraw is stepping in to fill some of her December dates, bringing his signature voice and stage presence to the Las Vegas Strip.
Tim McGraw Fills the Gap: New Las Vegas Dates Announced
On October 3, Tim McGraw took to social media to announce that he will be performing at Caesars Palace on December 4, 6, 12, and 13, 2025 — four of the exact dates originally reserved for Dolly.
This move aligns with the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, a major event happening at the Thomas & Mack Center that same week, adding to the excitement building in Las Vegas that month.
Tim’s announcement came with a wave of enthusiasm from fans. Comments flooded in immediately, with longtime listeners planning spontaneous getaways to Las Vegas:
“Gonna try and bring my momma. We’ve been fans since Please Remember Me. 💜”
“I heard Vegas in December is perfect! I guess I have to go see 😍.”
“That is where I want to be. Oh yeah.”
Dolly’s Postponement and Rescheduled Dates
While the news of Dolly’s health concerns is certainly worrying, fans can breathe a sigh of relief: her residency hasn’t been canceled — only postponed. All of her shows have been rescheduled to September 2026, and ticket holders have been informed that their current tickets will remain valid for the new dates.
Dolly has not released further details about her health but has asked for privacy and understanding from fans. In the meantime, the outpouring of support and well wishes from across the country music world has been overwhelming.
Two Legends, One Stage — Just at Different Times
Tim McGraw and Dolly Parton are two of the most beloved and respected figures in country music history, and while fans will surely miss seeing Dolly this winter, having Tim step into the spotlight offers a powerful and moving substitute.
For fans, December in Las Vegas just became a can’t-miss moment.
🎟️ Tickets for Tim McGraw’s Las Vegas performances go on sale October 4.
💬 “We’re keeping Dolly in our prayers,” one fan wrote. “And we’ll be cheering Tim on from the front row!”
