Dolly Parton’s Priceless Reaction To Miley Cyrus And Shawn Mendes’ Emotional Duet On “Islands In The Stream”

Miley Cyrus is often recognized for her bold, high-energy performances, but when singing with just one guitar, she shines in a completely different way.

Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes performed “Islands in the Stream,” the iconic song made famous by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, at the 2019 MusicCares Person of the Year event honoring Dolly Parton.

With just a guitar to accompany them, the performance highlighted Cyrus’ ability to shine in a more understated setting. Joining them on stage was Mark Ronson, who added a smooth hollow body guitar part, completing the star-studded trio and making the night truly unforgettable.

The duet quickly gained attention online, with countless fans praising the performance on YouTube. Viewers were thrilled to hear such a classic song being brought to life by these two younger artists. One commented “They sound so awesome! Feels good to know the younger artist are even singing this song. They both have such great voices.”

Another added, “This is a lovely version. I get more impressed with Miley the more I hear her, with many similarities to original Dolly – phrasing etc.” Comments flooded in, expressing admiration for their powerful voices and the refreshing take they gave to the iconic track.

You may know that Miley Cyrus, raised on a farm just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, effortlessly brought her country roots to life during her performance. With Dolly Parton, her godmother, watching proudly from the crowd, Cyrus and Shawn Mendes delivered a powerful rendition of “Islands in the Stream.”

Their voices blended perfectly, creating a magical moment that left no doubt about their musical chemistry. Parton, with her motherly pride, couldn’t help but smile as her goddaughter knocked it out of the park. Together, they brought the song to a whole new level.