Cyrus, speaking to PEOPLE, reflected on the enduring influence of the late legend, noting that while the world adjusts to her absence, her presence remains vivid. He pointed to a rediscovered 90s interview from Dollywood, where a young, struggling Cyrus—who was living in his car at the time—was interviewed by a radiant Parton. Watching the footage now, he sees a side of her that feels more poignant than ever.
His memories of her are defined by both her professional magnitude and her warmth. He recounted a studio session with his group, Brother Clyde, where Parton arrived bearing a home-cooked meal in a basket covered by a checkered tablecloth. It was, in his words, the best day of their relationship, blending music with the kind of grace she extended to everyone she met. He famously described her as a cross between Mother Theresa, Elvis, and Marilyn Monroe, a star whose reach transcended the industry.
In the immediate wake of her passing, Cyrus shared a story that captured her sharp wit. When tabloid rumors once suggested the two were having an affair, he went to her dressing room to apologize. Parton simply winked and told him, "Honey, this trash sells records." That resilience and humor defined their decades-long friendship, a bond he says he will hold in his heart forever.
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