Coverage dated October 6, 2025 to October 7, 2025

Dolly Parton’s sister urges fans to pray amid singer’s health struggles

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Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking fans around the world to pray for the country music legend as she faces ongoing health challenges.

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Los Angeles Times
Dolly Parton's sister Freida says she was 'up all night praying' amid icon's health challenges (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 6, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Dolly Parton's younger sister Freida Parton says on Facebook the country singer and pop culture icon 'hasn't been feeling her best lately' and asks fans to pray.
CBS 8 San Diego
Dolly Parton's sister asks for prayers as the singer faces health challenges (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Oct 6, 2025
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Parton recently postponed upcoming concerts to undergo medical procedures recommended by doctors.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Dolly Parton's sister Freida asks for prayers for singer's health (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 6, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton gave fans an update on the "9 to 5" singer's health one week after she had to postpone her December 2025 Las Vegas residency...
FOX 13 Tampa
Dolly Parton’s sister urges fans to pray amid singer’s health struggles (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Oct 7, 2025
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking fans around the world to pray for the country music legend as she faces ongoing health challenges.
Fox News
Dolly Parton's sister asks world to pray for country star after health challenges force concert postponements (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 6, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Freida Parton asks for prayers for her sister Dolly Parton after the country star postponed Las Vegas concerts due to required medical procedures.
New York Post
Dolly Parton’s sister asks for prayers after country star postpones Las Vegas residency due to ‘health challenges’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 6, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton, took to social media on Tuesday to ask for prayers for the 79-year-old Queen of Country.
Variety
Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’ (opens Variety)
Published Oct 6, 2025
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Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.
ABC 10 Sacramento
Dolly Parton's sister clarifies her comments about singer’s health after asking for prayers (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Oct 7, 2025
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
Parton recently postponed upcoming concerts to undergo medical procedures recommended by doctors.
Newsweek
Dolly Parton's sister provides update after telling fans to pray for star (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 7, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Freida Parton concerned fans with a social media message saying she was "was up all night praying" for the country music icon.
Breitbart News
Dolly Parton's Sister Asks for Prayers as Country Star Faces Health Issues (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 7, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Freida Parton, sister of country star Dolly Parton, has asked fans for prayers after the singer postponed concerts at her Las Vegas residency due to medical issues.
ABC 13 Houston
Dolly Parton's sister asks for prayers amid legendary singer's health issues (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Oct 7, 2025
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
Dolly Parton's sister asked for prayers for the singer in a message she shared on Facebook on Tuesday.
NBC Los Angeles
Dolly Parton's sister Freida clarifies comments on country singer's health: 'I didn't mean to scare anyone' (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Oct 7, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Dolly Parton's sister has clarified her comments after she asked for prayers regarding the country star's health.
The Guardian
Dolly Parton ‘going to be just fine’, singer’s sister says as she calls for prayers amid health problems (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 7, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Freida Parton says she has been ‘up all night praying’ but later clarifies comments, saying ‘I didn’t mean to scare anyone’
UPI
Dolly Parton’s sister asks for prayers as singer faces health issues (opens UPI)
Published Oct 7, 2025
UPI's feed description
The appeal comes after Dolly Parton has canceled appearances in Las Vegas and Dollywood for health reasons. But the singer has said she is not ready to quit.
Country Living
Dolly Parton's Sister Says She "Didn't Mean to Scare Anyone" After Asking for Prayers (opens Country Living)
Published Oct 7, 2025
Country Living's feed description
Freida Parton is clearing things up after causing concern. On October 7, she shared a message asking for prayers.
Fox News
Dolly Parton's sister offers health update on country icon after fans worry over her call for prayers (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 7, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Freida Parton clarifies her Facebook post asking for prayers for sister Dolly Parton, explaining the country star is just under the weather and not seriously ill.
Forbes
What’s Going On With Dolly Parton? Her Sister Speaks Out After Asking For Prayers (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 7, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Is Dolly Parton okay? The singer’s sister sparked concern on Tuesday about Dolly’s health after asking fans for their prayers, then clarified what’s really going on.
New York Post
Dolly Parton’s sister clears the air on singer’s health after asking for prayers: ‘I didn’t mean to scare anyone’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 7, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton, cleared the air on the singer's health and said she 'didn't mean to scare anyone' after asking fans for prayers
The Hollywood Reporter
Dolly Parton’s Sister Asks for Prayers Amid Singer’s Health Issues: “She’s Strong” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Oct 7, 2025
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Freida Parton is asking Dolly Parton's fans to help pray for her sister after she postponed her upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to health issues.
Deadline
Dolly Parton’s Sister Asks For Prayers Amid Singer’s “Health Challenges”: “I Was Up All Night Praying For My Sister” (opens Deadline)
Published Oct 7, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Dolly Parton has been facing some "health challenges," and her sister, Freida Parton, has asked for prayers for the country star.
New York Post
Dolly Parton, 79, speaks out about her health issues: ‘I’ve got some problems’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 7, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Dolly Parton shared a video addressing her health issues after her sister asked fans to pray for the singer.

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