Noah Cyrus has paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music icon's death at age 80. The Tennessee-born singer died on Tuesday after 'a brief battle with cancer', her team said in a statement.Noah took to Instagram on Thursday, a day after her sister Miley wished her godmother goodbye on social media, to share her own message on the hitmakers legacy.Alongside a carousel of snaps of Dolly throughout the years, the singer wrote: 'I wanted the first words you heard to come from Miley, and now that she’s spoken, i’d like to share a few words about dolly.'Dolly was singular, one of a kind. dolly was a rainbow to our world for nearly six decades, and no one could ever come nor will ever come close to replacing her. 'Her impact on the world, and on me as an artist, is unparalleled. She was an angel among us who not only wrote songs that spoke to us all, but whose kindness, compassion, and empathy toward those who truly needed it were at the core of who dolly was.' Noah Cyrus has paid sweet tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music icon's death at age 80 The Tennessee-born singer, who is Noah's sister Miley' godmother, died on Tuesday after 'a brief battle with cancer', her team said in a statement (Dolly pictured with Miley)The singer continued: 'She never forgot where she came from, and she never stopped being her true self. she made it her duty to help others, not only through her music, but through her kindness and her commitment to helping those in need.'Her beautiful relationship with my family, especially my sister, is one i will be grateful for my entire life. i am so grateful to her for inspiring me to be who i am, wear those wigs, have those long nails, to write my stories, and to heal people through music.'I am heartbroken she is gone, but only physically. she came into this world, shared her light, and changed it forever. 'She will now live in our hearts, and her music will continue to be a friend when lonely, and to celebrate with happiness.'It will inspire and encourage young songwriters that will discover and learn from the Great Dolly Parton. Dolly, you got your wings. we will ALWAYS love you.'Just the day before Noah's post, Miley penned a heartbreaking tribute to her godmother.The 33-year-old took to Instagram to share her pain with her followers, writing: 'The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share. Our most sacred moments were private and they’ll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts.'Despite keeping some of their most personal moments to herself, she continued the heartfelt caption by saying Parton's presence will always be felt. Noah took to Instagram on Thursday, a day after her sister Miley wished her godmother goodbye on social media, to share her own message on the hitmakers legacyShe continued: 'What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have. One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis.'I will always love her and want to make her proud,' she added. 'My heart breaks for the world, her family and friends who will miss her deeply. We’re in this loss together and we will see her in all of the most beautiful things.'Dolly was bonded with Miley for her entire life, as the country music legend previously opened up about how she became the Flowers hitmaker's godmother.'I've known her since she was a baby,' she told GMA in 2009. 'Her father's a friend of mine, and when she was born, he said, 'You just have to be her godmother,' and I said, 'I accept.''We never did do a big ceremony, but I'm so proud of her, love her. And she's just like one of my own.'The godmother had complete confidence in Miley's future from the start and even did a guest role on the pop star's Disney Channel series Hannah Montana back in 2006.'The kids love her because she's Hannah Montana, but what people don't realize about her is she is such a fantastic singer and songwriter,' Dolly told AOL Music back in 2008, per Biography.'She writes songs like she's 40 years old! She's really deep.' Just the day before Noah's post, Miley penned a heartbreaking tribute to her godmother The godmother had complete confidence in Miley's future from the start and even did a guest role on the pop star's Disney Channel series Hannah Montana back in 2006Dolly added: 'I think she's gonna have a big career after that show is off the air. I know I'm partial, because she's my goddaughter. But I'm amazed at the talent that child has and the effect she has on people.'Dolly died Tuesday morning at the age of 80 after being admitted on Friday to Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center with autoimmune and kidney problems.Her death was later confirmed in a heartbreaking Instagram video posted by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who also acted as her head of security.Bryan hailed his aunt for having 'lived in the light' and said she was now 'in the arms of Jesus' and the company of her late husband Carl Dean.Dolly's loved ones began racing to Nashville upon hearing news of her hospitalization, but not all were able to reach her while she was alive.'This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,' he said.He hailed his aunt for having 'lived in the light' and said she was now 'in the arms of Jesus' and the company of her late husband Carl Dean, as well as her parents and 'countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens'.Dolly, who is often referred to as the Queen of Country, enjoyed an illustrious music career that spanned an incredible six decades and was arguably best known for her hits Jolene and 9 to 5.Her passing came after months of health woes that saw her pull out of a string of public appearances, fueling fan fears for her wellbeing.Bryan fondly recalled joining Dolly on tour when he was a child in the 1980s, sharing that she 'opened doors not just for me but for her entire family to reach the potential we didn't even know was possible'.He characterized her as 'a farmer, just like her daddy. He farmed the soil. She farmed songs and happiness. Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.'Family insiders indicated that a private service for close friends and relations will be held in Nashville within the next few days.