Parton defends saucy Cyrus
DOLLY PARTON has defended her "honorary goddaughter" MILEY CYRUS over her raunchy new image - insisting the teenager is just "trying to find her way".
The 17-year-old Disney star has hit headlines in recent weeks with her saucy onstage antics, which have included flashing her flesh in revealing costumes and simulating a same-sex kiss with a female dancer as she promotes her new album Can't Be Tamed.
But Parton, who has known the youngster for many years, is adamant Cyrus is just going through a rebellious phase and she shouldn't be judged too harshly.
Parton tells Fox News, "I've known her since she was a baby. I hate it when people criticise her. (She is my) honorary goddaughter.
"She is a great singer; she has a great voice. She's a great little entertainer and she can speak to you like she is 50 years old.
"She'll land in the right place. I really know she has everything it takes. She is just trying to find her way and she will."