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Miley Cyrus: Dolly Parton Flickered Lights
19 Oct
Summary
- Miley Cyrus saw lights flicker as a sign from Dolly Parton.
- She addressed criticism of her emotional stage performances.
- Her 10th album, Bass Persuades, was released on Sept. 18.

Miley Cyrus recounted a supernatural experience with her late godmother, Dolly Parton, during her recent Hollywood Bowl concert. Cyrus detailed asking a Dolly Parton mannequin to flicker the lights if she was present, after which the hallway lights began to flicker, a moment her fiancé Maxx Morando witnessed. Cyrus expressed that Parton's presence and the audience's support helped her overcome stage fright.
During her performance on October 18, Cyrus dedicated the show to Parton, who passed away on August 25 at age 80. This event followed Cyrus's October 16 concert where she also paid tribute to the country legend and addressed criticism about her vulnerability on stage. She defended her emotional performances, stating her heart is fully invested in every show.
Cyrus's latest album, Bass Persuades, was released on September 18. The album marks a new phase for the artist, who is now using just her first name, Miley. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, celebrated this evolution, comparing her to music icons like Elvis and Prince. Miley described the album as a reflection of life's full spectrum of emotions.