Miley Cyrus Tears Up Detailing Grief After Dolly Parton Death

Miley Cyrus shared emotional reflections on the death of her godmother, Dolly Parton, during a recent concert. She expressed that she feels Parton's presence and intends to channel her grief into new music.
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The story captures the cultural impact of a legendary artist's passing and the personal connection between two major music icons.
Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton will always love each other.
In fact, Miley proved that her bond with her godmother exists beyond the bounds of space and time, sharing that the “Jolene” singer hasn’t strayed far since her death in late August.
“She’s right here beside me every day,” Cyrus said on stage, per videos shared on social media , during the Oct. 18 show of her Hollywood Bowl residency in Los Angeles. “All the time—more than she could be when she was here. I feel her more now than ever.”
Indeed, the “Flowers” singer assured fans that she and the country icon share an “eternal” bond.
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