Miley Cyrus admits the 'terrible habit' she learned from Dolly Parton Miley Cyrus revealed that she adopted a strategy from her godmother, Dolly Parton, by promoting a "Hannah Montana" 20th-anniversary special before it existed. The singer explained that Parton taught her to "promote something before it exists," a tactic that led to the creation of the milestone project. Cyrus shared the insight during an interview with Variety, emphasizing how the advice helped her navigate the entertainment industry. "I learned this terrible habit – but I actually think it was good advice – from Dolly," Cyrus said. "She told me that if you want something to happen, promote it before it exists. Then no one can say no." She described how she began pushing for the special despite its nonexistence, a move that ultimately paid off. Parton, whom Cyrus refers to as her godmother, has long been a mentor and role model. Cyrus, who rose to fame at 13 as Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana," now aims to support younger artists facing similar challenges. Recently, she reached out to Chappell Roan, a new-age pop star who publicly discussed struggles with fan harassment. "I never bow down to bullies. Anytime I feel like somebody is being bullied, I feel very protective of them," Cyrus told Variety. "When I see people struggling, I’m always the first one to ask, ‘Can I get in contact with them?’ I’d like to show artists how they can have a balanced life." Cyrus has embraced her "Hannah Montana" persona again as she celebrates the show’s 20th anniversary. She reflected on the experience of being a teenager in the spotlight, acknowledging the awkwardness of navigating fame while growing up.#miley_cyrus #billy_ray_cyrus #chappell_roan #dolly_parton #hannah_monstana
