For many years, Dolly Parton has been a pillar of the country music community.
She’s developed some close celebrity friends and mentored many in the country community over that period.
But how did she meet Billy Ray Cyrus, a close friend of hers?
Is Dolly Parton related to Billy Ray Cyrus?
The couple even released a record together, Romeo, which became a chart hit in the United States, demonstrating their closeness and probably mocking the rumors surrounding them.
Even now, Billy Ray definitely has feelings for Dolly, and they are not one-sided.
In the 1990s, Dolly interviewed her protégé for NBC, describing him as “one of the loveliest, sweetest persons you would ever want to meet.”
Their bond was evidently quite strong, and it has even extended to Billy Ray’s daughter, Miley.
How did Dolly Parton meet Billy Ray Cyrus?
When Billy Ray Cyrus and Dolly Parton started touring together, they became fast friends.
The two were spotted on the road immediately after Cyrus’ single “Achey Breaky Heart” was released in 1992.
