Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Miley Cyrus Remembers 'Sacred Moments' with 'Aunt Dolly' in Tribute to Her Godmother

Cyrus said Parton was like a mother to her and recalled their final conversation about music and metamorphosis.

  • On Wednesday, Miley Cyrus paid tribute to her late godmother, country icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville at age 80. Cyrus shared an emotional Instagram post, writing that the loss of her "Aunt Dolly" was "beyond what feels right to share."
  • Parton became Cyrus's godmother before the pop star was born, after touring with Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992. The country legend later appeared frequently on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana as "Aunt Dolly," cementing their on-screen and off-screen bond.
  • The duo performed together numerous times, including a 2019 Grammy Awards tribute and a 2022 New Year's Eve special. They recorded duets like "Rainbowland" and a reimagined "Wrecking Ball" for Parton's final album in 2023.
  • Billy Ray Cyrus honored Parton on Facebook, recalling their 1992 meeting and describing her as a constant presence in his family's life. He wrote he would "always love her" with his "whole heart."
  • Parton's charitable legacy extends beyond music, including millions of books provided to children worldwide. Celebrities and fans continue mourning the loss, celebrating her enduring kindness and profound influence on the music industry.
Insights by Ground AI

41 Articles

KHBSKHBS
+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Center

Miley Cyrus remembers 'sacred moments' with 'Aunt Dolly' in tribute to her godmother

Miley Cyrus shared a tribute to her godmother, Dolly Parton, on social media Wednesday, her first comments after the legendary Queen of Country's death.

Read Full Article
Lean Right

The death of Dolly Parton caused worldwide grief. The country icon died on Tuesday (25 August) at the age of 80 after a short fight against cancer. Now her goddaughter Miley Cyrus also speaks with very personal lines.

·Berlin, Germany
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal