United Kingdom, March 11 -- Dolly Parton gives her goddaughter Miley Cyrus "tough love".

The 33-year-old singer knows she can rely on music legend Dolly, 80, to help her during difficult times.

Miley told the new issue of Britain's Closer magazine: "Dolly is always great with advice. The thing with her is that I know whatever question I ask her, she is going to give me an honest answer; that's her way. Even if it means a bit of tough love.

"She is one of the coolest people in the industry and has been for so many years."

Dolly has encouraged her goddaughter to embrace her mistakes.

Miley said: "One thing about her, though, is that she isn't afraid to laugh at herself, and that's something I think she has tried to instil in me.

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