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Dolly Parton Sticks Up for Miley Cyrus

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One misstep, and Miley Cyrus' name is all over the press. The teen sensation and daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus has received a lot of criticism lately, as a result of several embarrassing moments caught on tape: smoking cigarettes and salvia, referring to herself as a "stoner," wearing revealing outfits and cursing at a fan who wanted a photo. But there's one person who's not criticizing the 19-year-old singer/actress: her godmother, Dolly Parton.

"I remember myself at her age. We've all been a bit too hard on her," the country icon told Parade. "I hope she holds it together because there's a world of things she can do. She should keep an eye on things and make wise decisions."

In fact, Miley is the one person Dolly mentioned when we asked her to name a young artist who is impressing her these days. "She's like a little Elvis! The kids love her because she's Hannah Montana, but what people don't realize about her is she is such a fantastic singer and songwriter," Dolly told The Boot. "She writes songs like she's 40 years old! She's really deep. I'm amazed at the talent that child has and the effect she has on people."

Readers of Hollywood Life agree. They voted Miley as "Role Model of the Year," thanks to her mission trips to Haiti, charity concerts and tireless fan interaction. Still, Miley just wants to be able to live her life as a normal teenager who's allowed to mess up every now and then. "My job isn't to tell your kids how to act or how not to act, because I'm still figuring that out for myself," she said in a 2010 interview with Harper's Bazaar. "To take that away from me is a bit selfish. Your kids are going to make mistakes whether I do or not. That's just life."

Both godmother's and goddaughter's acting careers are in the spotlight this year. Dolly's new movie, 'Joyful Noise' opens in theaters Jan. 13. Miiley has two films coming out in 2012, the teen comedy 'LOL' and animated movie, 'Hotel Transylvania.'

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pok27705

I Agree with dolly :)
shes capable of allot! and the all the publicity is ridiculous! Have we no privacy these days!?

January 12 2012 at 5:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Blanche

I just saw Dolly Parton's picture, and she looks a lot different then she used to look. her chin looks like it is pointed and it looks like her cheek bones are not like they used to be. Her appearance has changed a lot. I remember when she played in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Anyway I just wanted to comment on her new looks. She still is a great singer. though.

January 07 2012 at 11:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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January 07 2012 at 12:52 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Sugardadmeet.com

Wow, My best fríènd ,she just has annóuncéd hér wēddīng wīth a rich mān who is a cèlèbrìty !They mèt via~~~~SéêkSúɡárDαd.Сσм ~~~~ ..it is the lārgēst and bēst clúb for rich man with yung and beautiful woman and theìr àdmirèrs to chát ōnlìnè. …You do nǒt hávè to bê rīch ór fāmóùs. ,bùt yōu cān meēt yóùr trùē lòvê , It’s wòrthy ǎ try!

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