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Miley Cyrus admits the 'terrible habit' she learned from Dolly Parton

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Miley Cyrus wore a sheer gold outfit when she walked the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Miley Cyrus revealed the unconventional lesson she learned from Dolly Parton and the "terrible habit" she picked up from the country music legend. The "Wrecking Ball" singer said she adopted her godmother’s strategy of promoting projects before they exist – leading to the creation of the 20th anniversary special of "Hannah Montana." "I learned this terrible habit – but I actually think it was good advice – from Dolly," Cyrus told Variety. "She told me that if you want something to happen, promote it before it exists. Then no one can say no." "So, I just started promoting a ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th-anniversary special that literally did not exist." DOLLY PARTON AT 80: FROM A ONE-ROOM CABIN IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS TO WORLDWIDE FAME Miley Cyrus revealed the "terri

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