Billy Ray Cyrus refers to life without Dolly Parton as ‘A.D, After Dolly’

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 27). Billy Ray Cyrus refers to life without Dolly Parton as ‘A.D, After Dolly’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/billy-ray-cyrus-dolly-parton-mick-jagger-paul-mccartney-elton-john-b1298551.html

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Billy Ray Cyrus, who turned 65 recently and is known for his hit "Achy Breaky Heart," has reflected on losing his close friend and fellow musician Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer. In an interview with People magazine, Cyrus refers to the period since her death as "A.D., After Dolly," highlighting how much Parton’s absence is felt while also celebrating her enduring legacy of love and grace. He shared a touching letter from Parton dated 1992, shortly after they met, in which she expressed pride and joy about their collaboration.

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Billy Ray Cyrus, known for hit songs like "Achy Breaky Heart," referred to life without Dolly Parton as "A.D., After Dolly" on the one-month anniversary of her death, which occurred on August 25. Parton, who died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, was a close friend and godmother to Cyrus's daughter, Miley Cyrus. Over her career spanning more than 60 years, Parton sold over 100 million records worldwide and wrote more than 3,000 songs, including hits like "Coat of Many Colours" and "Jolene." Cyrus celebrated her life by sharing a handwritten letter from Parton, which she received shortly after their first meeting in 1992. He praised Parton as being “a light in the world” and compared her to legendary figures like Mother Theresa, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe.

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Give Like Dolly Day People the Imagination Library

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Parton PERSON · 5× Cyrus PERSON · 3× Dolly PERSON · 2× Elvis PERSON · 1× Marilyn Monroe PERSON · 1× Miley Cyrus PERSON · 1× People ORG · 1× Presley PERSON · 1× Theresa PERSON · 1× the Imagination Library ORG · 1×

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Over the course of her career, which spanned more than 60 years, Parton sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote more than 3,000 songs, including hits Coat Of Many Colours and Joshua.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27

🔮 Parton, known for the hit songs Jolene, 9 To 5 and I Will Always Love You, is the godmother to Cyrus’ daughter, singer Miley Cyrus.

2026-09-27 · Evening Standard

Billy Ray Cyrus refers to life without Dolly Parton as ‘A.D, After Dolly’ · assertive framing

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The 65-year-old, known for the song Achy Breaky Heart, was a close friend to the country superstar who died aged 80 on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer. asserted

who → know → cancer

Friday marked one month since her death, with Cyrus remembering the singer as being “a light in the world”. asserted

Cyrus → mark → world

Speaking to People, he said: “I forever see that number 25 has changed in a different way. asserted

number → speak → way

“I call it A.D. After Dolly. asserted

I → call → Dolly

“We’re adjusting to a world without Dolly, and her light still shines. asserted

light → adjust → Dolly

That’s the beauty of it.” asserted

That → ’ → it

Parton, known for the hit songs Jolene, 9 To 5 and I Will Always Love You, is the godmother to Cyrus’ daughter, singer Miley Cyrus. asserted

I → know → daughter

He described Parton as being “like Mother Theresa meets Elvis (Presley) meets Marilyn Monroe” and said she was “a star of a magnitude beyond this planet”. asserted

she → describe → planet

We all celebrate this day of all of her love and humanity. asserted

We → celebrate → love

“She treated every single human being that came in her path with love and grace.” asserted

that → treat → love

Cyrus also marked the anniversary by sharing one of his most “prized possessions”, a handwritten letter from Parton which she gave him just after they first met in 1992. asserted

they → mark → 1992

The letter said she was glad to be working with the singer and that she was proud of him. asserted

she → say → him

Over the course of her career, which spanned more than 60 years, Parton sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote more than 3,000 songs, including hits Coat Of Many Colours and Joshua. asserted

Parton → span → Colours

She was a businesswoman with an empire that included a theme park, aptly named Dollywood, and a pioneering philanthropist. asserted

that → include → park

Alongside her music career, Parton also founded the Imagination Library in 1995 in honour of her father, who could not read or write, to ensure children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book mailed directly to their home each month. An annual charity fundraising event named Give Like Dolly Day, was launched on September 25 to honour the country music star and encourage people to support the programme. uncertain

event → found → programme

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