Dolly Parton joins Miley Cyrus to co-host New Year's Eve special on NBC

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She may spend Christmas in the Smoky Mountains, but come New Year's Eve, Dolly Parton is going to Miami — to celebrate with her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.

The country music legend (and newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Famer) has been tapped to co-host the second annual "Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party," airing Dec. 31 on NBC and Peacock.

In what we assume is a first, she's following in the footsteps of Pete Davidson, who co-hosted with Cyrus last year.

"It's gonna be legendary," Parton says in a new promo spot for the special.

MILEY’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY --  Season: 1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton — (Photo by:
MILEY’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY -- Season: 1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton — (Photo by:

"She would know," Cyrus adds.

Of course, Parton and Cyrus have shared the stage and screen for decades now. Those who grew up watching "Hannah Montana" remember the times "Aunt Dolly" came to visit, and Cyrus has covered her several of her godmother's biggest hits over the years.

They'll also be seen together a few weeks prior on NBC, as Cyrus appears in Parton's upcoming "Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas," premiering Dec. 1 on the network.

Parton recently told The Tennessean she's going to make "a rock and roll album," inspired by her induction into the Rock Hall's 2022 class, and added that "Miley's got to be on one of the songs, for sure."

"Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party" will air and stream live, starting at 9:30 p.m. CT on NBC and its Peacock streaming service. The network says an "A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests" will be announced later.

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