Parton issued the following statement after the false rumors surfaced, "It is true that I had kidney stones. I had them removed three weeks ago and I am doing just fine!

"I am back to work and last week I was at Dollywood filming parts for my new movie 'Coat of Many Colors,' which premieres December 10th on NBC. With the 30th Anniversary of Dollywood, I did a full week of activities promoting my new DreamMore Resort's opening.