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Miley Cyrus Breaks Down in Tears Honoring Dolly Parton at Concert
Miley Cyrus cried onstage Friday at the Hollywood Bowl during a tribute to her godmother, Dolly Parton. She then performed Parton's song Jolene.
- 80: Parton's age when she died of cancer on Aug. 25.
- Cyrus said seeing Parton play the Bowl inspired her own shows there.
- Parton once opened a Bowl show with Cyrus' Hannah Montana song.
- Cyrus held a heart-shaped photo of Parton during Wrecking Ball.
Why it matters: Cyrus has described Parton as her Aunt Dolly. Friday's show was among her first major public tributes since Parton's death.
- Cyrus told the crowd, "Me and Dolly, we are eternal."
- Cyrus earlier posted an Instagram tribute after Parton died.
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Left coverage, 3 sources: The left centers the tribute itself, focusing on Cyrus' story about Parton and her words, "Me and Dolly, we are eternal."
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right emphasizes the scene in the venue, describing a sold-out crowd brought to a standstill as Cyrus cried.
Daily Mail2dMiley Cyrus brings sold-out LA concert to a standstill as she breaks down in tears paying tribute to late godmother Dolly Parton: 'Me and Dolly, we are eternal'New York Post2dMiley Cyrus cries while honoring late godmother Dolly Parton at LA concert: 'I miss her'The Sun2dMiley Cyrus breaks down in tears on stage as she halts concert to pay emotional tribute to late Dolly PartonThe Washington Times2d'Me and Dolly, we are eternal': Miley Cyrus mourns Parton onstage during concert
What’s next: Cyrus plays her second Hollywood Bowl show on Sunday.
- The shows support Bass Persuades, released Sept. 18.
- Will Cyrus include the Parton tribute in Sunday's show and future concerts?
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