Miley Cyrus gets emotional honoring late Dolly Parton onstage
Cyrus sang "Jolene" while tearfully recalling her godmother, country singer Dolly Parton, who died Aug. 25.
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What happened
Miley Cyrus performed the first of two shows at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl on Friday, her first major concert in years, in support of her latest project, 'Bass Persuades.' Sitting on the edge of the stage, she tearfully paid tribute to Dolly Parton and played "Jolene" to honor the late singer. She also brought Wayne Coyne out during the performance.
Why it matters
The show was described as Cyrus's first major concert in years, and reviews called her performance electric.
Timeline
- Oct 16: Cyrus performs the first of two Hollywood Bowl shows, paying tearful tribute to Dolly Parton and playing "Jolene".
- Oct 16: Cyrus brings Wayne Coyne onstage during the Hollywood Bowl performance.
Coverage
- Miley Cyrus Live at the Hollywood Bowl: Night One Highlights (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Miley Cyrus makes a comeback of sorts at the Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles Times)
- Miley Cyrus cries sharing 'gold' memory of Dolly Parton at comeback show (centraloregondaily.com)
- Miley Cyrus returns to stage with Maxx Morando kiss, tearful Dolly Parton tribute (USA Today)
- Miley Cyrus Tearfully Remembers Dolly Parton At Hollywood Bowl Concert, Performs ‘Jolene’ (Yahoo News)
- Miley Cyrus Performs at Hollywood Bowl: Review Night One (rollingstone.com)
- Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton During Hollywood Bowl Show (variety.com)
- Miley Cyrus breaks down in tears while paying tribute to Dolly Parton at her Los Angeles concert: ‘I miss her’ (Yahoo News)
- Miley Cyrus Confronts Stardom at LA's Hollywood Bowl: Concert Review (Steven J. Horowitz)
- Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton at Hollywood Bowl With Jolene (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Miley Cyrus Setlist at the Hollywood Bowl Revealed (Steven J. Horowitz)
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