ONE is a country music legend, and another is a pop star known for her love of twerking.
But Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus are incredibly close with some fans wondering if they are related.
Is Dolly Parton related to Miley Cyrus?
Dolly Parton is the godmother of pop star Miley Cyrus.
The superstar singer has been present in her life since she was born, with the pop star regarding her as “Aunt Dolly” despite not having blood ties to one another.
When Miley was doing Hannah Montana on the Disney channel, Dolly made a special appearance in an episode playing her aunt in the series.
Dolly confessed to Good Morning America that she loves Miley like “one of her own,” saying: “I've known her since she was a baby. Her father's a friend of mine, and when she was born, he said, ‘You just have to be her godmother,’ and I said, ‘I accept.’
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Adding: “We never did do a big ceremony, but I'm so proud of her, love her and she's just like one of my own.”
How did Dolly Parton meet Miley Cyrus' father Billy Ray Cyrus?
Miley was born the same year that her father Billy ray Cyrus’ song Achy Breaky Heart was released while he was touring with Dolly in the 1990s.
Their meeting certainly sparked some rumors - mainly of the romantic type, as Billy Ray revealed in an interview with Closer.
He said: “When I was on her tour, there was a headline that she and I were romantically involved.
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“Dolly looked me straight in the eyes and said, ‘Honey, that s**t sells records!’ I love Dolly. I probably wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing without her.”
What have the two stars said about each other?
Miley has always spoken fondly of Dolly in interviews.
Cyrus said Parton is a "living fantasy" in her profile for her godmother's nomination as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2021.
She said: "She's also the world's most impeccably purposeful walking contradiction, having developed her iconic look after being inspired by the town tramp.
"Now she's known as a saintly, even godlike, figure."
In January 2022, Parton chimed in with Us Weekly to speak about whether she advises her goddaughter or not.
Parton said: "Everybody says, 'Do you give Miley advice.' I say, 'Nobody gives Miley advice.' She's headstrong as I am but we both respect each other and we share things.
"And if I feel like I've got something to say to her like a mother or an aunt or a godmother, I will say something or ask her a question about this or that or ask her a question even concerning my own career because I want to stay involved and important in the business for as long as I live."
Does Dolly Parton have children?
Dolly never had children of her own, making Miley her honorary daughter.
The two have performed together many times on stage, with Miley and her doing a duet of Dolly’s song Jolene back in 2017.
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In 2023, Parton and Cyrus rang in the new year together for Miley's New Year's Eve Party.
Dolly Parton is currently returning to co-host the 2023 ACM Awards alongside country singer Garth Brooks.
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