Who else wishes they could have Dolly Parton as their godmother? Well, Miley Cyrus has that honor, and 17-year-old Miley’s chemistry with her godmother when the pair sang Dolly’s signature hit “Jolene” was just too cute! Fans were absolutely loving it as the pair hammed up the intimate performance, playfully singing to each other as if they were characters in the song. Their laughs and smiles as they look each other in the eye and sing were just adorable!
It’s like they were just singing it to have a good time together and the audience happened to be there. The fact that they performed in front of a small crowd in a forested area added to the special vibe of the gig – those folks were sure lucky to be there. The duet was a great showcase for how well their voices mesh together, with Dolly leading the tune with her expressive and playful vocals, while Miley added a soulful low register. The Music Man readers will definitely want to tune in to Dolly’s cheeky outro.
Miley and Dolly’s duo act was a big hit with fans, who tuned in 37.5 million times to the duet. Viewers added comments such as “Miley is so lucky to have Dolly as a godmother. Their harmony is beautiful!” and “Having Dolly Parton as a godmother would truly be like having a fairy godmother.” Others noted that the video was interesting to watch in 2025, as Miley was much more low-key on stage as a teen, in contrast to her bold stage presence nowadays. Her talent, even at 17, was absolutely undeniable though.
Miley has performed her godmother’s hit “Jolene” a number of times. One of her most high-profile performances of the hit came when she dropped it during her Glastonbury 2019 set. Miley really went to town vocally on this version, with fans noting her expressive and soulful approach to the classic. She also previously performed it in an acoustic format during her Backyard Sessions series.
The story of how Dolly became Miley’s godmother is something The Music Man readers might want to hear. Dolly first became friends with Miley’s father, Billy Ray Cyrus, when the pair performed on the same tour together. Billy subsequently asked Dolly to become Miley’s godmother when his daughter was born on November 23, 1992. Dolly and Miley continued their close relationship into adulthood, with Dolly acting as a mentor to her goddaughter as she navigated her way to the top of the entertainment business from a young age.