Miley Cyrus breaks down paying tribute to godmother Dolly Parton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Miley Cyrus became emotional while performing a tribute to her late godmother Dolly Parton at the Hollywood Bowl.

Miley Cyrus became emotional while delivering a tribute to her late godmother Dolly Parton during a sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday. Parton, the country music superstar known for hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You, died in August aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

Cyrus told the audience she had seen Parton perform live only once, at the same Hollywood Bowl venue. She recalled that Parton had opened that show by playing The Best Of Both Worlds, the theme song from Cyrus's Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, before revealing her goddaughter was in the crowd. Cyrus said she had wanted to watch from the audience rather than join Parton onstage, and described the memory as 'gold' to her.

During Friday's performance, Cyrus grew tearful as she spoke about her godmother's lasting influence. 'I feel her now more than ever,' she told the crowd. 'Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart. And I'm going to see her again. And I can't wait because I miss her.' Cyrus then performed Parton's 1973 hit Jolene.

Parton had been part of Cyrus's life since birth, having become close to her father Billy Ray Cyrus after touring together during the 1990s.

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Miley Cyrus breaks down in tears during live tribute for godmother Dolly PartonThe emotion struck her like a Wrecking Ball.Metro · 17 Oct, 11:22
Miley Cyrus breaks down in tears during tribute to Dolly PartonCyrus frequently cited the queen of country as a deeply meaningful figure in her life.Evening Standard · 17 Oct, 10:35

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