Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCountry music legend Dolly Parton opened up about her close relationship with goddaughter Miley Cyrus during an interview on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show in November 2023.Parton revealed she became Cyrus's godmother after building a close friendship with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, while touring together in 1992. The country singer spoke warmly about her goddaughter, saying, “I love Miley. She’s my little sweetheart. I’ve known her since before she was born, actually,” she said.Praising Miley as a spectacular talent, Parton shared that Miley frequently ran business decisions by her and sought her advice. The duo collaborated on a duet cover of Miley’s 2013 hit song “Wrecking Ball” for Parton's album Rockstar, which included a lyric homage to Parton's classic “I Will Always Love You.”In fullDolly Parton death latest: Tributes pour in from around the world after country legend dies age 80More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genres and generations. She achieved…

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus aren't blood relatives, but their godmother-goddaughter bond made them family in every way that mattered.