Miley Cyrus shared an emotional moment with fans during her recent Hollywood Bowl concert, paying a heartfelt tribute to her late godmother and country music legend, Dolly Parton.
The singer became tearful as she remembered the special bond they shared, before performing Dolly’s iconic song, “Jolene,” in front of the Los Angeles crowd.
It was a touching moment that showed just how much Dolly meant to Miley, not only as a musical inspiration but also as someone who had been part of her life for years.
Miley Cyrus Recalls A Special Memory With Dolly Parton
During the concert, Miley sat on the edge of the stage and opened up about one of her favourite memories of Dolly.
She revealed that despite their close relationship, she had only watched her godmother perform live once, and it happened at the very same venue.
“I only got to see Dolly Parton live in concert one time in my entire life and it was here,” Miley told the audience.
She explained that she usually spent time backstage during Dolly’s performances. In fact, Dolly would often prefer having Miley beside her on stage, dressed in matching outfits.
However, on that particular night, Miley wanted something different. Instead of joining Dolly backstage or on stage, she simply wanted to enjoy the concert as a fan. She recalled telling Dolly that she wanted to experience her performance just like everyone else in the audience.
What made the memory even more special was that Dolly opened the concert by performing the Hannah Montana theme song, knowing Miley was watching.
An Emotional Performance Of ‘Jolene’
As Miley continued sharing her memories, she became emotional while speaking about how much she missed her godmother.
“I feel her now, more than ever,” she told the crowd.
She also expressed her hope of seeing Dolly again someday, sharing how deeply she missed her. Following the heartfelt speech, Miley performed “Jolene,” one of Dolly’s most beloved songs.
The performance became one of the evening’s most personal moments, as Miley honoured the woman who had played such an important role in her life and career.
Miley Has Previously Paid Tribute To Dolly
This wasn’t the first time Miley had publicly remembered her godmother. Following Dolly’s passing in August 2026, Miley shared an emotional message about her love and admiration for the country music icon.
A Night Filled With Music And Memories
Apart from her tribute to Dolly, Miley’s Hollywood Bowl concert featured several songs from different stages of her career.
The setlist included fan favourites such as “We Can’t Stop”, “Wrecking Ball”, “Used to Be Young”, “The Climb”, “Party in the U.S.A”, and“Flowers”.
While the concert celebrated Miley’s music, her tribute to Dolly made the evening more meaningful. Through her memories and performances of “Jolene”, Miley reminded fans that Dolly Parton’s influence continues to live on, both through her music and the people who loved her.
Sources: DEADLINE
