Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton Are Cousins

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus, long known for their close godmother-goddaughter relationship, have discovered through Ancestry.com that they are actually 7th cousins, once removed. Their shared ancestor, John Brickey, was born in Virginia in 1740 and later moved to Blount County, Tennessee, near Dollywood, where he died in 1806. Both Parton and Cyrus expressed delight at the revelation, with Parton noting that their close bond always felt like family. This discovery coincides with Parton's upcoming album 'Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables,' which delves into her ancestry. The relationship between Parton and Cyrus has been celebrated through various collaborations, including performances and appearances on 'Hannah Montana.'