Miley Cyrus’ sister, Noah Cyrus, has broken her silence in the wake of Dolly Parton’s death, with the musician reflecting on her family’s incredibly close bond with the late country superstar.
Dolly passed away on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer, triggering an outpouring of grief from celebrities, politicians, public figures and fans alike.
Many looked to Miley first after the news broke, as Dolly was her godmother and close confidant throughout her life.
Noah’s emotional tribute
On Thursday, a day after Miley wished her godmother goodbye on social media, Noah shared her own message reflecting on Dolly’s legacy and the impact she had on her own career as a singer-songwriter.
© Instagram“I wanted the first words you heard to come from Miley, and now that she’s spoken, I’d like to share a few words about Dolly,” Noah began in her Instagram caption, alongside a slew of photos of the blonde bombshell and a clip of her and Miley getting emotional during a cover of “I Will Always Love You” in 2022.
“Dolly was singular, one of a kind. Dolly was a rainbow to our world for nearly six decades, and no one could ever come nor will ever come close to replacing her. Her impact on the world, and on me as an artist, is unparalleled. She was an angel among us who not only wrote songs that spoke to us all, but whose kindness, compassion, and empathy toward those who truly needed it were at the core of who Dolly was.”
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Noah continued: “She never forgot where she came from, and she never stopped being her true self. She made it her duty to help others, not only through her music, but through her kindness and her commitment to helping those in need.”
Dolly’s bond with the Cyrus family
The 26-year-old then reflected on Dolly’s connection with her family, including her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and her sister Miley.
“Her beautiful relationship with my family, especially my sister, is one I will be grateful for my entire life. I am so grateful to her for inspiring me to be who I am, wear those wigs, have those long nails, to write my stories, and to heal people through music,” she said.
“I am heartbroken she is gone, but only physically. She came into this world, shared her light, and changed it forever. She will now live in our hearts, and her music will continue to be a friend when lonely, and to celebrate with happiness. It will inspire and encourage young songwriters that will discover and learn from the Great Dolly Parton.”
© Getty Images“Dolly, you got your wings. We will ALWAYS love you,” she concluded.
Dolly formed a close bond with Billy Ray when they toured together in the ’90s, during which he asked her to be Miley’s godmother.
© Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty IThe late star praised Noah and Miley’s cover of her iconic song, “Jolene”, in 2021, telling Hollywood Life: “Noah is a fantastic singer and just the two of them together are just incredible.”
“Noah’s been having a lot of good success of her own, and so they’re all so talented, Billy and his kids. I just think they’re both great, so I was real honored that they still take the time to sing my song,” she shared.
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