Miley Cyrus Honors Late Godmother Dolly Parton At Hollywood Bowl — SkimNews
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- Miley Cyrus sat on the edge of the Hollywood Bowl stage and told the crowd she had only seen Dolly Parton perform live once in her life, and it was at that same venue, wishing she could have experienced the concert 'like the rest of the world.'
- Cyrus recounted that on the night she attended Parton's Hollywood Bowl show, Parton — knowing Cyrus was watching — opened with the 'Hannah Montana' theme song; Cyrus added, 'I feel her now, more than ever,' and that she can't wait to see her again.
- Cyrus then launched into a performance of Parton's classic 'Jolene,' the centerpiece of her teary tribute.
- Cyrus' Hollywood Bowl setlist spanned 18 songs, including new material like 'Orbit,' 'Different Religion,' 'Bass Persuades,' 'Handstand,' 'Something Beautiful' and 'Walk of Fame,' alongside hits such as 'Wrecking Ball,' 'We Can't Stop,' 'The Climb,' 'Party in the U.S.A.,' and 'Flowers.'
- Cyrus had previously honored Parton following the icon's August death, writing that she 'will always love her and want to make her proud' and calling the loss shared by Parton's family, friends and fans.
Why it matters: The tribute underscores Cyrus' continuing public grief over her godmother's recent death and comes as Cyrus unveils a new musical era — her Bowl set leaned heavily on debut material alongside the Parton salute. The personal detail that Parton once opened a show with the 'Hannah Montana' theme for Cyrus highlights the depth of their decades-long bond.
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