Miley Cyrus dons dazzling minidress and heels as she honors her iconic godmother Dolly Parton at MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert
Most of the performers at Friday night's MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert were there to celebrate a country music icon.
But for Miley Cyrus, 26, the night was also a chance to celebrate someone who had been part of her life since day one — the legendary singer and her own godmother, Dolly Parton, 73.
The 9 to 5 hitmaker looked incredible in a skintight white dress embossed with golden studs and tassels while the former Disney star was a twinkling delight in a sequinned embellished minidress.
Practically family: Miley Cyrus donned a dazzling minidress and heels as she honored her iconic godmother Dolly Parton at MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert on Friday
Having grown up with Dolly as her godmother, it's no surprise the pair looked incredibly close when they tread the red carpet together for the star-studded night.
Pink, Norah Jones, Shawn Mendes and Chris Stapleton led the stars giving performances on the dazzling evening at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert.
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Ditching bridal white after tying the knot days before Christmas, newly married Miley arrived at the MusiCares event in a sequined little black dress which had a thigh-skimming hem to best showcase her slender pins.
The 5ft5in Hannah Montana star added significant height with a pair of black open-toe stilettos which had a steep heel to give her a commanding presence when she stormed the red carpet.
All sparkles: Miley arrived at the MusiCares event in a sequined little black dress with edgy shoulder pads
Bringing as much sparkle to her look as possible, the 7 Things hitmaker wore a generous collection of shining rings which caught glimmers of the light.
Not letting her goddaughter down on the style stakes, country singer Dolly paraded her astounding figure in a white dress with patterned studs and golden tassels for the ultimate glamorous look.
MusiCares, who are a charity serving musicians in financial and medical need, put on the event as a glittering tribute to the iconic singer.
Whole family's here: Miley posed with her parents, Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia Jean Cyrus. It was Billy who asked Dolly to be Miley's godmother
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If you need some inspiration, why not follow in Miley’s footsteps and go for a shimmery number in jet black? The singer attended the MusiCares event in Los Angeles, rocking an uber glam Francesco Scognamiglio couture sequin dress, which she finished with a pair of strappy heels and a wash of lilac eyeshadow.
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Shine on!
Strutting her stuff: The 5ft5in Hannah Montana star added significant height with a pair of black open-toe stilettos which had a steep heel to give her a commanding presence when she stormed the red carpet
How does she do it? Not letting her goddaughter down on the style stakes, country singer Dolly paraded her astounding figure in a white dress with patterned studs and golden tassels for the ultimate glamorous look
Dolly was chosen as the organization's person of the year due to her groundbreaking country recordings and her tireless devotion to literacy charities. Past honorees have included Barbra Streisand, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.
Pink was set to perform some of Dolly's best known and chart-topping songs as a tribute to the songstress.
The pop singer looked very classy when she opted for a conservative black dress with a silky coat and a shining sequined handbag to bring a hint of showbiz sparkle to her look.
Ravishing in ruffles: Pink looked very classy when she opted for a conservative black dress with a silky coat and a shining sequined handbag to bring a hint of showbiz sparkle to her look
Showing some respect: Katy Perry was also set to honor Dolly's timeless music and she pulled out all the stops on the evening by sporting two very different looks for the one event
Eye-catching: Teenage Dream hitmaker Katy was a dazzling diva as she styled her platinum buzz cut and added colourful drop earrings which played a focal point of her glamorous attire
Similarities: The outfit highlighted Katy's ample bosom and featured thigh-high boots, similar to the ones she wore on the red carpet
Katy Perry was also set to honor Dolly's timeless music and she pulled out all the stops on the evening by sporting two very different looks for the one event.
The American singer and songwriter arrived in a stunningly elaborate floral print sequined gown which was slashed to her thigh to show off as much of her legs as possible.
Sensational thigh-high boots in the same material as her amazing dress and the statement shoes made the I Kissed A Girl hitmaker's legs appear even longer.
Dynamic duo: Katy and Kacey performed some of Dolly's tunes for the adoring crowd
Teenage Dream hitmaker Katy was a dazzling diva as she styled her platinum buzz cut and added colourful drop earrings which played a focal point of her glamorous attire.
Rising country star Kacey Musgraves, one of the main performers, wore a gorgeous plunging gown full of golden pleats and a little bow was stitched into the waist to draw attention to her figure.
Despite receiving a celebrity-festooned tribute two days beforehand, Dolly will still be featured at the Grammy ceremony, when she'll perform original songs from the Netflix film Dumplin'
The Grammys air Sunday, February 10 at 8 p.m ET/5 p.m. PT.
Dueling divas: The two singers paid tribute to country royalty as they stormed the stage in their contrasting outfits
Staying simple: Country singer Jennifer Nettles went with an elegant black dress to celebrate the country icon, while singer Hilary Roberts opted for a glamorous golden gown and Rita Wilson opted for a pink crushed velvet number
Sweet Home Alabama: Reese Witherspoon looked overjoyed as she attend Dolly's tribute concert
Singing up a storm: Canadian singer Shawn Mendes was set to perform some of Dolly's classic tunes while Mark Ronson was also in attendance and Leon Bridges rocked up in a teal green number
Country superstars: Garth Brooks and his country singer wife, Trisha Yearwood, spent a little time with the evening's honoree
Shapely chiffon: Lisa Loeb went with a striking sheer lime green dress, while country singer Maren Morris chose a hot pink dress and Billie Lourds shimmered in a sequin number
From one legend to another: Willie Nelson serenaded his friend Dolly, aided by Brandi Carlile
Back at it: Pirates Of The Caribbean star Orlando Bloom attended to support his girlfriend, Katy Perry
Madam Speaker: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi joined Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom during the festivities
Miley looks fantastic
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