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Miley Cyrus honors late godmother Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl in LA

Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton during her Hollywood Bowl concert, recalling their special bond and Parton's influence.

Oct 17, 2026, 9:54 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Miley Cyrus performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16, where she honored her late godmother, Dolly Parton, who passed away in August at age 80, according to eonline.com.

During the concert, Cyrus became emotional as she spoke about their unbreakable connection, saying, "Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart," as reported by pagesix.com.

Cyrus shared memories of the only time she saw Parton perform live at the Hollywood Bowl, recalling how Parton surprised her by performing the "Hannah Montana" theme song and announcing her presence to the audience, which she now cherishes.

The singer expressed her grief and hope to reunite with Parton someday, saying she feels her godmother's presence strongly despite her passing.

Cyrus also performed Parton's 1973 hit "Jolene," accompanied by an image of Parton onstage, highlighting the lasting influence of the country music legend on her career.

Sources
  1. eonline.com: Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton During Hollywood Bowl Show
  2. pagesix.com: Miley Cyrus cries while honoring Dolly Parton at LA concert
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