Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Dolly Parton continues to avoid travelling due to her ongoing health issues. The Queen of Country accepted the Poet's Award virtually at the 19th American Country Music Awards on Wednesday, August 19, a week after revealing that doctors advised her against travelling out of state.

"I just want to send a very special thank you to the Academy of Country Music for honouring me with the Poet's Award," Parton, 80, said in a video message. "You know, I've been able to do many things throughout my life, but at my core, songwriting has always been the most important part of who I am creatively."

The Jolene hitmaker continued, "Every dream I ever had and all the dreams that I've been able to see come true in life, well, they...