Miley Cyrus' final conversations with Dolly Parton: Could Cyrus ultimately inherit part of Parton's music legacy?

For millions of fans, Dolly Parton's death at age 80 marks the loss of a country music legend whose songs, style, business empire and philanthropy made her one of the most influential entertainers of her generation. For Miley Cyrus, the loss is much more personal. Parton was Cyrus' godmother, mentor, musical collaborator and a woman she had known for essentially her entire life. After Parton's death in Nashville on August 25, 2026, following what her publicist described as a brief battle with cancer, Cyrus shared a deeply personal farewell to the woman she affectionately called "Aunt . . .