Miley Cyrus cries honouring late godmother Dolly Parton. Miley Cyrus delivered an emotional tribute to her late godmother Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl on October 16, performing Jolene and Wrecking Ball while holding Parton's framed photo. She tearfully recalled shared memories, saying, "Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could tear us apart." Parton had been Miley's godmother since her birth in 1992.