Dolly Parton and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus have always shared a close bond, but now they’ve discovered they’re also distant cousins. A recent genealogy report revealed that the two music icons are seventh cousins, once removed, through a common ancestor named John Brickey, who was born in Virginia in 1740. When asked about the discovery in a recent interview, Dolly was pleasantly surprised, exclaiming, "Is that true? That's amazing!" She joked that she had always felt a deep connection with Miley, saying, “I would have thought we'd be at least third cousins!” Though the news was unexpected, Dolly said it made sense given how much Miley has always felt like family. Their bond has grown over the years, with Dolly appearing on *Hannah Montana* and collaborating with Miley on music projects, including their recent duet of "Wrecking Ball" for Dolly’s *Rockstar* album.