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Miley Cyrus breaks down in tears during tribute to Dolly Parton

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Feric, C. (2026, October 17). Miley Cyrus breaks down in tears during tribute to Dolly Parton. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/miley-cyrus-billy-ray-cyrus-dolly-parton-los-angeles-grammy-awards-b1301248.html

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Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton during a concert after Parton's death on August 25 at age 80. During the show, Cyrus recalled seeing Parton perform live only once and expressed how much it inspired her career. She broke down in tears while discussing Parton’s presence and their unbreakable bond, saying she misses her but looks forward to seeing her again. Cyrus also performed Jolene as part of the tribute, highlighting Parton's significant influence on her life and career.

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Country music legend Dolly Parton died on August 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, according to an older report. At a recent tribute show, Miley Cyrus, who is 33 years old and has often spoken about Parton's influence on her career, broke down in tears while sharing memories of the late star. Cyrus had seen Parton perform live just once, at the Hollywood Bowl, which inspired her own performances there later on. During the tribute, Cyrus was visibly emotional as she described Parton’s presence onstage and expressed how much she missed her godmother, saying they would be together again someday.

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The beloved country music superstar, known for hits including 9 To 5, Jolene and I Will Always Love You, died aged 80 on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer. asserted

I → know → cancer

US singer Cyrus, 33, has frequently cited the queen of country as a deeply meaningful figure in her life. asserted

Cyrus → cite → life

In videos from the show, Cyrus told the audience she had seen Parton perform live “one time in my entire life” at the Hollywood Bowl, an experience which inspired her own shows at the venue. asserted

which → tell → venue

Recalling the occasion, Cyrus said she had wanted to watch Parton from the audience rather than join her onstage. asserted

she → recall → her

Parton instead opened the show with The Best Of Both Worlds, the theme song from Cyrus’s hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, before revealing her goddaughter was in the crowd. asserted

goddaughter → open → crowd

Cyrus was visibly emotional as she recalled the memory, describing it as “gold to me”. asserted

she → recall → me

She also said she felt Parton’s presence onstage, and grew tearful as she continued: “I feel her now more than ever. asserted

I → say → her

Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart. uncertain

Nothing → tear → us

And I’m going to see her again. asserted

I → go → her

“And I can’t f****** wait because I miss her.” asserted

I → wait → her

“Some of the greatest music that we have today was written, produced, performed by my Aunt Dolly. asserted

we → have → Dolly

This is one of them,” Cyrus added, which led into a rendition of Parton’s hit Jolene. asserted

which → add → Jolene

The singer and actress rose to fame starring as a high school student with a pop star alter-ego on Hannah Montana, with Parton appearing as her Aunt Dolly on the TV show. asserted

Parton → rise → show

Read More She has also landed three number one singles and two number one albums in the UK, according to the Official Charts Company. uncertain

She → read → Company

Over the years, Cyrus has performed a number of duets with Parton including a cover of Wrecking Ball for the country singer’s 2023 album Rockstar. asserted

Cyrus → perform → album

Miley Cyrus breaks down in tears during tribute to Dolly Parton

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