Yep, the one and only Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus’s godmother. It’s like having the most sparkly, sequined fairy godmother in all of country-pop history. Think about it: when you’re having a bad day, wouldn’t you want someone like Dolly to call? She’d probably sing you a song about it and hand you a plate of biscuits.
Dolly and Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, became friends back when they were both climbing the country charts. The friendship stuck, and Dolly was a natural choice for the role. It’s less about a legal document and more about that unspoken promise to always have each other’s backs.
What does a godmother even do?
In daily life, a godmother is usually the person who shows up with the weirdest, most thoughtful birthday gift. She’s the one who gives advice you didn’t ask for but secretly needed. For Miley, Dolly has been that steady, glittering presence through all the ups and downs.
When Miley was a little girl on the set of Hannah Montana, Dolly would visit and bring that down-home, Tennessee warmth. Imagine the coolest aunt you’ve ever had, who also happens to own a theme park called Dollywood. That’s the energy.
They’ve even recorded music together, like the duet “Rainbowland.” It’s this sweet, hopeful little song that feels like a hug. You can almost hear Dolly whispering, “You’ve got this, sweet girl,” right through the speakers.
