Miley Cyrus made her long-awaited return to the major concert stage an emotional family affair.

During the first of her two ‘Bass Persuades’ shows at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16, the Pop superstar paused to honor her late godmother, Dolly Parton, with a stirring performance of ‘Jolene.’

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The moment arrives after Cyrus announced the Hollywood Bowl dates as her major stage return and later remembered Parton following the Country legend’s death in August.

Per PEOPLE, the 33-year-old fought back tears while recalling the only time she had watched Parton perform at the historic Los Angeles venue.

“Me and Dolly, we are eternal. Nothing in this life could tear us apart.”

Watch Miley Cyrus pay tribute to Dolly Parton at the Hollywood Bowl.

Cyrus also performed ‘Wrecking Ball’ while holding a photograph of Parton, revealing that the 2013 smash was her godmother’s favorite song from her catalog.

The concert served as a live showcase for Miley’s chart-topping tenth album, ‘Bass Persuades,’ and marked her first large-scale concert appearance in almost four years.

She is scheduled to return to the Bowl for a second performance on October 18.

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