Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl With Jolene
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Miley Cyrus broke down in tears during her Hollywood Bowl performance while paying tribute to her late godmother, Dolly Parton, projecting a photo of the country music icon as she began singing “Jolene.”
- Cyrus recalled a memorable moment when she attended a Dolly Parton show at the Hollywood Bowl, expressing her wish to simply enjoy the concert as part of the audience, which Parton humorously disrupted by announcing her presence.
- She spoke emotionally about feeling Parton’s presence during her performance and described their bond as eternal, expressing deep grief and anticipation to see her again.
- Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, prompting tributes from many celebrities, including Cyrus who shared heartfelt words on Instagram.
- During the concert, Cyrus also honored Parton by holding a heart-shaped frame with Parton's image while performing “Wrecking Ball,” one of Parton's favorite songs.
