Miley Cyrus has shared a deeply personal story about feeling the presence of her godmother, country music legend Dolly Parton, following Parton’s reported death in August 2026. During a performance at the Hollywood Bowl on October 18, Cyrus told the audience that she had asked Parton for a sign one night and experienced something she interpreted as a response.
According to TMZ’s report, Cyrus described a moment at home involving a Dolly Parton mannequin, a video of the singer performing “Jolene,” a candle, and a flower. She said the lights in her hallway began flickering shortly after she made a quiet request. Cyrus also said her fiancé, Maxx Morando, witnessed the flickering, although he did not know what she had asked Parton.
The story adds another emotional moment to Cyrus’s recent public tributes to the woman she has long regarded as family.
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN CYRUS ASKED DOLLY FOR A SIGN?
Cyrus reportedly explained that she had a mannequin of Parton in her bedroom, which the country star had given her as a Christmas present. She played a video of Parton singing “Jolene,” lit a candle, and placed a flower beside the mannequin before asking for a sign.
According to TMZ, Cyrus asked Parton to make the lights flicker if she was present. She said the hallway lights began flickering, an experience she interpreted as a comforting connection with her late godmother. The account reflects Cyrus’s personal interpretation rather than independently verified supernatural activity.
The story followed Cyrus’s emotional Hollywood Bowl tribute, where she spoke about the bond they shared and performed Parton’s classic “Jolene.” Entertainment Weekly also reported on Cyrus describing the experience and feeling Parton’s presence after her death.
Cyrus additionally responded to criticism from fans who complained that she did not sing every lyric during an earlier performance. As she began another song, she sarcastically remarked, “Oh I forgot I’m supposed to sing every f***ing line,” according to TMZ.