American singer Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve performance with her godmother, country music icon Dolly Parton, set Twitter ablaze, with one fan describing it as “one of the greatest performances of all time”.
While that particular tweet is admittedly hyperbolic, the chemistry between the two from different generations is quite a joy to watch.
One of the highlights was when they sang Cyrus’ 2013 signature hit Wrecking Ball and segued seamlessly into Parton’s 1974 classic that was later made famous by the late Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You. Their duet on Parton’s 1973 hit Jolene was another emotional moment.
The concert, held in Miami, was the second instalment of the annual Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party. Parton was the co-host and the show also included other stars, such American socialite Paris Hilton and Australian pop powerhouse Sia.
Cyrus certainly has a knack for executing riveting performances with her seniors. One of her more surprising duet partners was new wave luminary and art pop pioneer David Byrne, with whom she sang the 1983 David Bowie hit Let’s Dance.