Country music legend Dolly Parton invited her goddaughter Miley Cyrus to join her on stage for a performance of her iconic “Jolene.”

Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton - Jolene - 25 Years of Dollywood 2010 - YouTube

The two perform the song as a duet in which Cyrus plays the role of the song’s antagonist, Jolene, whom Parton is begging to stay away from her husband. The singers are on the top of their game with Cyrus bringing a fun pop music twist to the beloved country classic.

Dolly Parton: Godchild Miley Cyrus doesn't want my advice | Irish Independent

“Give it up for my little fairy princess!” says Parton as Cyrus exits the stage. “I’m her fairy godmother!”

While Parton and her husband, Dean, have no biological children of their own, Dolly played an important role in the upbringing of Cyrus as her godmother.

Remembering Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's Beloved Husband

This might be the first time Parton and Cyrus performed this song together, but since then, The Voice coach has regularly performed her godmother’s hit at live shows, including this now-viral “Backyard Session,” which has racked up over 166 million views since its release

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