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It’s been nine years since Dolly Parton went on tour. Granted, she’s kept busy since then with a new (rock) album, an upcoming Broadway musical based on her life, and an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. She’s also performed since, but we haven’t gotten a full-on tour since “Pure & Simple” ended in 2016. Well, now the wait is over! Dolly just announced that she’s doing a mini-residency in Las Vegas! Dolly: Live in Las Vegas will run for six dates, from Dec. 4 – 16, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and feature a setlist full of Dolly’ greatest hits.
Officially named “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” the mini-residency will run at the resort from Dec. 4 through Dec. 13. Fans will of course be hoping for an extension on that, given the likely demand, but for now, at least, it’s just a half-dozen shows… all happening during National Finals Rodeo, when country stars have been known to take a special liking to Vegas bookings.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.
No special presales have been announced for prior to that general on-sale date. But VIP packages are promised for fans who want to go the extra mile. According to the announcement made Monday morning, “Offers may include a personal photo op with Dolly herself, an onstage tour, access to Dolly’s Rhinestone Lounge, a deluxe gift set and more.”
“To say I’m excited would be an understatement. I haven’t worked Vegas in years and I’ve always loved singing there,” Parton said in a statement. “I’m looking so forward to the shows in The Colosseum at Caesars and I hope you are as well. See you there.”
The previous run Parton is referring to was at the Mirage in the early ’90s, a much more extensive one than this is initially announced to be. From 1990 through 1993, the singer performed nearly 50 shows at the Mirage.
Few other details were offered about the shows, other than that “Live in Las Vegas” will be “a hit-driven concert event,” in case anyone imagined they might not be hearing “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” or “9 to 5.”
This is so exciting. I wish I could go, but I can’t swing something like that so close to the holidays. Tickets go on sale at 1:00 p.m. ET today, June 25, and I bet they sell out pretty quickly. That VIP package sounds amazing! Honestly, I’d even just settle for access to Dolly’s Rhinestone Lounge. Can you even imagine getting an onstage tour and a pic with Dolly? Even without the bells and whistles, this sounds like it’s going to be a really fun concert series. She’s done so many duets and collaborations over the decades, I wonder if she’ll bring out any special guests. How crazy would it be if Beyonce randomly popped in to sing “Jolene” with her one night? I think Miley will definitely show up. Ahhh, I’m getting ahead of myself here, but I bet Dolly really brings it. Good luck to everyone out there who is trying for tickets!
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- Beverly Hills, CA – Dolly Parton, who has written new songs for the movie “Dumplin” attends a photocall at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Pictured: Dolly Parton BACKGRID USA 22 OCTOBER 2018 BYLINE MUST READ: MediaPunch / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Hollywood, CA – Singer Dolly Parton arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘Dumplin” held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX 6. Pictured: Dolly Parton BACKGRID USA 6 DECEMBER 2018 BYLINE MUST READ: Image Press / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegient Stadium – Arrivals Featuring: Dolly Parton Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States When: 07 Mar 2022 Credit: Abby Grant/Cover Images
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I’ve seen Dolly in concert and she is amazing. If you can, go see her in Vegas!!
I’d love to see her but just looked at the tickets and a really good seat was like $2500. I guess it’s worth it for Dolly but those are crazy prices.
Yup, I was excited to get tickets but the cheapest I could get were $700 per ticket
Dolly looks different. I hate to say it, but she now looks a bit like Miley Cyrus. I wonder if they have some procedures by the same doc?