Miley Cyrus is opening up about the lasting impact of her godmother, Dolly Parton, in a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. Parton passed away August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, and Miley is reflecting on the wisdom Dolly shared during their final conversations about music and reinvention.
One piece of advice stands out above the rest: you can have a persona and still be who you are. Miley credits Dolly for helping her understand that her onstage presence, which she describes as a form of drag, doesn’t contradict the quieter version of herself offstage. She also recalled Dolly encouraging her before a Grammys return by telling her to channel her inner“Hannah Montana, Dolly Parton, RuPaul.”
Miley still plans to send Dolly a vinyl copy of her upcoming album, Bass Persuades, a gesture that shows just how deeply their bond continues to shape her. As Miley put it, Dolly was just always right about stuff. What’s the best piece of advice a mentor has ever given you? Let us know in the comments.
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