Cyrus recounted the encounter during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, describing how Parton insisted on driving her through Nashville to deliver a blunt ultimatum. While Cyrus argued that she was still in recovery after a "cocktail of chaos"—a period marked by a terrifying aviation emergency and the death of friend Taylor Hawkins—Parton refused to entertain the hesitation. The country icon told her to stop dwelling on the past, advising her to tease her hair, wear a dress she loved, and channel the stage personas of Hannah Montana or RuPaul to push through the fear.
This encouragement mirrored advice from Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, who similarly urged Cyrus to return to performance after she struggled with personal health setbacks. "Everybody has six months to feel sorry for themselves," he told her. "You’re built for it." Following their guidance, Cyrus performed "Flowers" in a Bob Mackie gown, ultimately securing her first two Grammy wins for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. The success marked a significant turning point for the artist, who credits these mentors for helping her navigate the tension between her therapeutic caution and her desire to remain a performer.
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