Miley Cyrus recalls final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton

Miley Cyrus has shared details of her final conversation with her godmother, Dolly Parton, revealing the country music icon's advice on performance and their deep bond. The discussion, which took place before Parton's death on August 25, 2026, centered on Cyrus's new album, "Bass Persuades," which was released on September 18. In an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Cyrus recounted that their last talk was about her upcoming record. "The time that we talked, which was the last time we would talk, it was actually me telling her about this record because even though we are so different, that's what made us so perfect for each other," Cyrus said. She explained that Parton had always been the first person to receive a vinyl of her new music, a tradition she intends to continue. Parton, who died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, was a lifelong mentor to Cyrus. The singer credited Parton with helping her navigate the balance between a public persona and her private self, a lesson she found particularly valuable during her years starring as the double-life character on Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana.