Dolly Parton has postponed her Las Vegas residency as she faces "some health challenges" that require her to undergo "a few procedures"

Dubbed Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, the shows were set to take place on December 4, 6, 7, 10, 12 and 13.

In a social media statement, the Jolene hitmaker explained: "I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, unfortunately, I will need to postpone my upcoming Las Vegas concerts.

"As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it's not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon! In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you."

Dolly quipped that she just needs "a little time to get show-ready," and has no plans of calling it quits anytime soon.

She continued: "While I'll still be able to work on all of my projects from here in Nashville, I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say. "And don't worry about me quittin' the business because God hasn't said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding."

Appearing in a video message shown at the Dollywood event, she said: "Hello Dollywood! It's me.

"I know - and I'm here, and you're there. And you're wondering why that is? Well, I had a little problem. I had a kidney stone that was causing me a lot of problems, turned out it'd given me an infection, and the doctor said, 'You don't need to be traveling right this minute, so you need a few days to get better.'"

Reassuring fans she'll be just fine, she continued: "He suggested I not go to Dollywood today, but I'm there with you in spirit. I was looking so forward to it. Don't worry about me, I'm gonna be okay. Just can't do it today."