NASHVILLE, TN – Country music legend Dolly Parton, fresh from quashing rumors about her recent health challenges, hit the streets of Nashville this week for a hands-on promotional blitz for her newest book, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage.

Dressed in her signature bold style—a black leather top and pants sparkling with silver and gold stars—Parton, 79, made multiple stops at major retailers following the book’s release on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Her mission? To personally ensure her newest release was prominently displayed, turning a simple book tour into a viral, feel-good event.

Parton documented her retail rounds, posting footage of herself at Barnes & Noble, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Costco, and Target. The superstar was seen straightening displays and giving a playful nod to her famous figure. At Target, she was filmed hoisting the large, photo-filled volume into the air, jokingly declaring, “This is heavy. This is how I built up my chest.” She even found time for a snack, sampling some tasty treats during her stop at Costco.

Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is the third and final installment in Parton’s photographic trilogy, co-written with Billboard Country Update editor Tom Roland. The book celebrates her nearly six decades as an entertainer, featuring more than 500 photos, personal touring anecdotes, and a comprehensive archive of her performances.

Trilogy Title	Focus	Release Date
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics	Lyrics and songwriting	2020
Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones	Fashion and style	2023
Star of the Show: My Life on Stage	Live performance and touring career	November 11, 2025

Clearing the Air on Health

Parton’s energetic retail appearance provides a clear contrast to the speculation that has surrounded her health since September. The concern escalated when she announced the postponement of her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The December 2025 dates were pushed back to September 2026.

At the time, Parton was candid, telling fans: “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!”

Worry peaked in October after her sister, Freida Parton, posted a social media request for prayers for her “sissy.” The next day, Parton released a video update, striking a defiant, glamorous pose in a red top, black pants, and heels.

“I know lately, everybody thinks that I am sicker than I am… do I look sick to you?! I’m workin’ hard here,” she stressed, aiming to put “everyone’s mind at ease.” She clarified that she had neglected her own health while tending to her ultra-private husband, Carl Dean, who passed away in March 2025 after a long illness. Parton concluded the update with her trademark optimism and faith: “I don’t think God is through with me and I ain’t done working.”

Her book tour—and the playful strength displayed while lifting her new, “heavy” memoir—serves as the ultimate visual proof that whatever procedures she is undergoing at Vanderbilt’s Medical Center, the beloved entertainer remains fully engaged and ready for her next chapter.