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Miley Cyrus honors Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl
Miley Cyrus returned to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for her first major concert series in nearly four years, marking a new era in her career with her tenth studio album, ‘Bass Persuades’.
During the sold-out performance, the 33-year-old singer delivered a highly emotional tribute to her late godmother, country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at age 80 after a battle with cancer. Cyrus, visibly moved to tears, performed Parton’s iconic hit ‘Jolene’ and shared personal anecdotes about their bond.
Cyrus recalled a meaningful memory of watching Parton perform at the same venue, noting how Parton once surprised her by performing the ‘Hannah Montana’ theme song, ‘The Best of Both Worlds’, while Cyrus sat in the audience. Cyrus described their connection as eternal, stating, ‘Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could tear us apart.’
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