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Noah Cyrus Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton, Calling Her ‘a Rainbow’ and ‘an Angel Among Us’ After Her Death
The younger sister of Miley Cyrus said she wanted Parton’s longtime admirer to have the first chance to deliver a eulogy for the country legend, who died at 80 on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Dolly Parton has died at age 80, and the music world is responding with public tributes across social media and major outlets. In a statement shared Aug. 28, Noah Cyrus said Parton was “a rainbow,” adding that the singer was “an angel among us.”
Cyrus, Miley Cyrus’ younger sister, framed her message as part of a family moment of grief, while also emphasizing who she believed should speak first about Parton’s legacy. According to Billboard, Cyrus said she wanted Parton’s longtime admirer and “Flowers” singer, Miley Cyrus, to have the first chance to eulogize the country icon after her death.
The tribute comes as Parton’s influence continues to be felt broadly across American pop and country, including among artists who have cited her songwriting, stagecraft, and cultural reach as touchstones. Parton’s career spanning decades has made her one of the most visible figures in mainstream music, and tributes often extend beyond country audiences to pop performers and entertainment industry peers.
Noah Cyrus’ comments also reflect the way high-profile artists process major losses through direct communication with fans. Rather than focusing on a single career milestone, her wording described Parton in symbolic terms, positioning her as both artistic inspiration and a public moral presence within the music community.
Parton’s death, reported by multiple outlets and noted by Billboard in connection with Cyrus’ statement, was confirmed by the time of publication on Aug. 28. The timing is notable because it comes only days after the Aug. 25 announcement, leaving artists and collaborators to coordinate remembrances while also dealing with the logistics of public mourning.
The next phase of tributes is likely to unfold through additional artist statements and, in the coming weeks, formal commemorations tied to events, radio programming, and industry announcements. For viewers and fans, the most immediate effect is continued public visibility of Parton’s body of work, as major platforms and media outlets circulate her music alongside responses from prominent performers.
Cyrus’ message underscores how Parton’s legacy remains a shared reference point in contemporary pop culture, including in families where multiple performers operate in different genres. The family-linked tribute, with Miley Cyrus positioned as the first voice, highlights the personal and professional relationships Parton developed beyond traditional genre boundaries.
Why It Matters
- Noah Cyrus’ statement adds to the immediate public record of how major contemporary artists are responding to Parton’s death.
- Positioning Miley Cyrus as the first to eulogize Parton underscores how high-profile music figures manage succession of tributes within prominent families.
- The timing, following the Aug. 25 death confirmation, suggests a sustained early period of remembrances before any longer-form industry commemorations.
- For fans, the tribute is likely to drive renewed attention to Parton’s catalog and influence across pop and country audiences.
- Public statements from major artists can shape how quickly media outlets and streaming platforms highlight Parton’s work in the days after a major death.
Key Facts
- Noah Cyrus issued a tribute to Dolly Parton on Aug. 28, saying Parton was “a rainbow” and “an angel among us.”
- Billboard reported that Parton died at age 80 on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
- Noah Cyrus said she wanted Miley Cyrus to have the first chance to eulogize Parton after her death.
- The comments were published by Billboard as part of the broader wave of public tributes following Parton’s passing.
- The tribute centers on Cyrus’ characterization of Parton’s presence and impact, rather than a single performance or award event.