Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus's Family Connection

In an astonishing revelation recently shared on Access Hollywood, country music legend Dolly Parton learned that her kinship with pop superstar Miley Cyrus goes beyond the traditional godmother-goddaughter bond. With assistance from Ancestry, Parton discovered that she and Cyrus are actually seventh cousins, once removed! This unexpected connection traces back to a shared ancestor, John Brickey, who was Parton’s sixth great-grandfather and Cyrus’s seventh great-grandfather.

“Is that true? That’s amazing!” exclaimed Parton upon hearing the news. “I’m sure she'll get a kick out of that, but it doesn’t surprise me because she does feel like family.” The story doesn't end there—Brickey's roots reach back to France, as he was born in 1740 in Virginia before relocating to Blount County, Tennessee, where he lived until his death in 1806. It’s worth noting that both artists proudly hail from Tennessee.

A Longstanding Friendship

Dolly Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley's father, have been close friends for years, a relationship that blossomed around the time Parton accepted the role of godmother to newborn Miley back in 2009. “I’ve known her since she was a baby,” Parton revealed. “When she was born, [her father] said, ‘You just have to be her godmother,’ and I said, ‘I accept.’ We never did do a big ceremony, but I’m so proud of her and love her. She’s just like one of my own.”

Musical Collaborations

The musical chemistry between Parton and Cyrus is undeniable. The two have collaborated on various projects, including Parton's guest appearance on Cyrus's Disney Channel show *Hannah Montana,* where she played the role of her fictional godmother. Furthermore, the musical duo has added to their shared discography over the years, with Parton featuring on Cyrus’s track “Rainbowland” from the 2017 album *Younger Now* and covering each other’s hits like Cyrus’s rendition of “Jolene” and Parton’s take on “Wrecking Ball.”

A Motherly Bond

In an interview with W Magazine, Cyrus affectionately described Parton as “like a mother” to her, sharing their unique ways of staying in touch. “I was just reading this fax that she sent me two Mother’s Days ago. Dolly wrote to me to say: ‘How much do I love you? As much as my heart can hold and as far as my arms can reach.’ It gets me choked up. I just love her so much. Last Christmas, she gave me a life-sized mannequin, done in her proportions and wearing her outfit. It’s so major.”

A Stronger Connection

This newfound family connection has brought even more warmth to the already close-knit duo's relationship. As fans eagerly await what collaborations and heartwarming moments may come next, one thing is for sure: the bond between Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus is richer than ever before!

Stay tuned for more updates on their musical escapades and family adventures!