Noah Cyrus paid tribute to Dolly Parton in an Instagram post, describing the country star as a singular artist and a compassionate figure whose influence would endure. The tribute followed comments from Noah’s sister Miley Cyrus, Parton’s goddaughter, and highlighted Parton’s close relationship with the Cyrus family.

Noah said Parton inspired her artistic self-expression, songwriting and wish to help people through music, while praising her commitment to those in need. Her post included photographs of Parton and ended with a clip of Miley and Parton performing “I Will Always Love You”; Miley said their most meaningful moments would remain private and that Parton would want her to turn grief into music.