Miley Cyrus bids farewell to Dolly Parton, her 'angel' godmother: 'I will always love her'

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Set us as preferred Miley Cyrus joined the chorus of celebrities mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, penning a heartfelt tribute to the transcendent country music star-humanitarian who was also her godmother.The Grammy-winning “Flowers” singer and “Hannah Montana” star remembered her “Aunt Dolly” on Wednesday in a remembrance posted to Instagram.

“Our most sacred moments were private and they’ll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts,” she wrote.Parton died Tuesday at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer and a series of health issues.

“What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong.I have an angel by my side,” Cyrus continued.

“I always have.” Music Dolly Parton, a national treasure whose country music career married grit and wit, faith and sex appeal, virtuosity and plastic surgery, has died.The singer-songwriter, 33, told followers that one of the final conversations she had with the country music great and pop culture icon “was about music and metamorphosis.” The pair long bonded over their love for music, sharing the stage during multiple high-profile performances including the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019 and Cyrus’ 2022 New Year’s Eve Party special on NBC.The duo also shared the screen in Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana,” where Parton played the loving “Aunt Dolly” to Miley’s titular teenage pop star.“Hannah Montana” also starred Cyrus’ father, “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus, who was among the artists paying tribute to Parton on social media.

Country music stars Reba McEntire, Sheryl Crow, Blake Shelton and Maren Morris have also remembered Parton on social media.Beyoncé, who featured Parton and covered the singer’s hit “Jolene”on her country music al...