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Miley Cyrus, 'Jolene' Video: Pop Star Channels Godmother Dolly

Miley Cyrus is paying tribute to her country roots ... and her godmother! The pop superstar-actress has posted a video of one of her summer "Backyard Sessions" with her band, with this latest boasting an impressive cover of Dolly Parton's classic hit, "Jolene." The song was a hit on country and pop radio back in 1973 -- 19 years before Billy Ray's little girl was born.

Dolly, longtime friends with Miley's dad, is the 20-year old star's godmother. "She's like a little Elvis!" the country icon once told The Boot. "What people don't realize about her is she is such a fantastic singer and songwriter. She writes songs like she's 40 years old! She's really deep. I know I'm partial, because she's my goddaughter. But I'm amazed at the talent that child has and the effect she has on people."

Watch Miley cover "Jolene" in the video player below.

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mab1130baker

This is great. I wish we had more from her like this. She seem so comfortable here... Of course, no one is Dolly. But there are some very nice tributes. I would take this over Sara Evans...

January 01 2013 at 10:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Linda

The kid has a good voice.

January 01 2013 at 5:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
James G. Banks

Compared to what drivel comes out of the country music industry today, this is godsend.

January 01 2013 at 4:33 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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Lillian

Drivel is way to polite.

January 01 2013 at 4:43 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Danielle

I am not a Miley fan, but I do have to say she did better than alot of singers could have done. I am a huge Dolly fan and of course she is no Dolly and noone could ever be., but she done very well.

January 01 2013 at 1:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
slamdunkeroosky

Miley Cyrus looks horrible with her new hairdo! She looked smoking with her old hairdo! What needs to be done is that everyone MOONS Miley Cyrus!

January 01 2013 at 1:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sutt202

Pretty damn good. Of course she's no Dolly Parton. But then who is?

January 01 2013 at 12:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Welcome Mieka

Not like Dolly, but the best, most decent thing I have seen her do in a long time. Miley, stop the wierd antics. Do good stuff like this and you will have a fantastic career. As it is now, you have turned off most of your fanbase. Time to act like a real grown-up instead of a kid acting out.

January 01 2013 at 11:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hitmanblues

This is a very stupid move on her part as only Dolly can sing like Dolly

January 01 2013 at 10:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alvett K Salmon

It was nice but there is just the total uniqueness of Dolly's voice that makes this song so special. This song is what brought me to Dolly and Country music. The Pathos of Dolly's voice is what gives all her songs such strong meaning and feeling in her songs!!!

January 01 2013 at 9:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vicki

I liked it! Jolene has always been a favorite and I think Miley did a nice job! Dolly liked it, so just enjoy!

January 01 2013 at 8:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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