Miley Cyrus reflects on her late godmother Dolly Parton’s influence, including their final conversation before Parton’s death. Across accounts, Cyrus says Parton offered guidance on how she should approach her career and her public image. Cyrus describes becoming emotional while recalling the exchange and ties Parton’s counsel to how she is preparing or promoting new music.
Cyrus’ comments emphasize maintaining a distinction between an on-stage persona and her personal identity. She also describes their different artistic styles as something that, rather than weakening their bond, shaped the relationship. While Cyrus and Parton occasionally diverge on how emotions should be expressed in performances, she says the core lessons stayed the same.
The outlets vary slightly in detail and wording—for example, one recounts Cyrus saying she planned to send Parton a vinyl record—while both depict Parton as repeatedly “right” and as reinforcing the idea that music can function as escapism. Overall, the reporting centers on Parton’s mentorship and Cyrus’ attempt to apply it as she moves forward.
