Dolly Parton is working nine to five to get over her latest ailment.

As the “Jolene” singer’s Tennessee attraction Dollywood announced its newest ride, Night Flight Expedition — due in 2026 — she appeared virtually to fans to share why she couldn’t be there for the big event, detailing a health scare.

“Hello Dollywood! It’s me,” Dolly said in a video shared during the unveiling ceremony . “I know—and I’m here, and you’re there. And you’re wondering why that is? Well, I had a little problem."

Indeed, the 79-year-old noted she had a kidney stone that was causing her “a lot of problems.”

“Turned out it’d given me an infection,” Dolly continued, “and the doctor said, 'You don’t need to be traveling right this minute, so you need a few days to get better.’”

Dolly lamented that

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