Miley Cyrus opened up about her unique bond with her godmother, Dolly Parton.

The pop superstar, 31, shared how the 78-year-old country music icon guided her ahead of the 2024 Grammys, where she performed her hit song, “Flowers.” In a recent appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Miley revealed that Dolly “isn’t afraid to have difficult conversations.”

“I had a challenging discussion with her. I told her I wasn’t sure about performing at the Grammys,” Miley recalled. “She replied, ‘Of course, you’re going to perform at the Grammys, and you’re not just going to show up, but you’re going to show off. You’re going to be everything that you are.'”

Miley went on to deliver a memorable performance at the event and took home two awards: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year.

The pop superstar, 31, shared how the 78-year-old country music icon guided her ahead of the 2024 Grammys, where she performed her hit song, “Flowers.”

Dolly also offered wise advice about Miley’s appearance for the show, encouraging her to embrace the beauty of hair, makeup, and the entire performance as a form of armor.

Miley shared one of Dolly’s empowering messages: “You do you, and I’ll do me, and together we’ll be us.”

She emphasized that Dolly wasn’t telling her to be someone else or to hide behind a facade of sparkles and hair but to be her authentic self.

Miley also reflected on her early connection with Dolly, saying, “I don’t remember our first meeting. I was very young. My dad and she worked together in the ’90s, and I think he even toured with her.”

Miley Cyrus shared that Dolly Parton “isn’t afraid to have the tough conversations.” (Pictured: Miley Cyrus in 2023)

Miley Cyrus recalled a challenging conversation she had with Dolly Parton, sharing her uncertainty about performing at the Grammys.

Miley Cyrus delivered an unforgettable performance at the 2024 Grammys.

Miley Cyrus took home two awards for “Flowers” at the Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year.

Miley drew parallels between her experience as Hannah Montana and Dolly’s iconic career, saying, “Hannah Montana is known for wearing a blonde wig and having this other persona that she can turn off and be a regular girl by day and a superstar at night.”

She continued, “I realize that Dolly has been doing something similar her entire life. Now, she’s always in the wig and always in the Dolly mode. It’s not about an external performance; it’s about her authentic self.”

When asked to share something surprising about Dolly, Miley revealed, “She genuinely enjoys eating Dollywood food. If she asks me what I want for lunch, it’s usually something from the theme park.”

Back in 2009, Dolly opened up about her bond with Miley, telling GMA, “I’ve known her since she was a baby. Her father is a friend of mine, and when she was born, he said, ‘You have to be her godmother,’ and I said, ‘I accept.'”

Dolly added, “We never had a formal ceremony, but I’m so proud of her, love her, and she’s just like one of my own.”

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton first met when Parton appeared as a guest star on “Hannah Montana” in 2006, playing Aunt Dolly.

Miley Cyrus shared that she didn’t remember her first meeting with Dolly Parton due to her young age, adding that their connection goes back to her father’s collaboration with Parton in the ’90s.

Dolly Parton expressed her admiration for Miley Cyrus, recognizing her talent as a singer and songwriter, and predicting a successful career beyond “Hannah Montana.”

Their mutual admiration extended beyond the TV show, with Dolly expressing her confidence in Miley’s future success. In 2008, she told AOL Music, “The kids love her because she’s Hannah Montana, but what people don’t realize is that she is an incredible singer and songwriter.”

Dolly added, “She writes songs like she’s 40 years old. She’s really deep. I think she’s going to have a big career after the show is off the air. I know I’m partial because she’s my goddaughter, but I’m amazed at her talent and the effect she has on people.”