Billy Ray Cyrus Shares One of His ‘Most Prized Possessions,’ a Beautiful Handwritten Dolly Parton Letter: ‘I Too Think You Are Special!’
The previously unseen note was sent by Parton a few weeks after the pair first met in the spring of 1992.
On September 25, Billy Ray Cyrus joined many others in honoring Dolly Parton on the anniversary of her iconic hit "9 to 5." Cyrus shared a cherished possession with his followers—a handwritten letter from Parton. In the caption of his Instagram post, Cyrus explained that he had received the letter a few weeks after their first meeting in Chicago in the spring of 1992, just as his "Achy Breaky Heart" was gaining popularity.
Parton's letter, written in cursive, expressed her admiration for Cyrus, calling him special and wishing him continued success. Cyrus and Parton had a long-standing relationship, collaborating on various projects, including the 1993 song "Romeo" with Tanya Tucker, Kathy Mattea, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, and their final performance together, "Christmas Where We Are," in 2023.
Parton had previously expressed regret for her initial interaction with Cyrus, apologizing for stammering and stuttering when they met. Parton, who passed away at 80 on August 25 due to cancer, also served as the godmother to Cyrus' daughter, Miley Cyrus.
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