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Miley Cyrus 's performance of "Jolene" as part of her is widely considered her definitive vocal performance and a pivotal moment in her artistic career. Released on December 24, 2012 , the video featured then-20-year-old Cyrus delivering a raw, soulful cover of the 1973 classic originally written and recorded by her godmother, Dolly Parton . Performance Highlights

Miley Cyrus and her take on “Jolene” in the Backyard Sessions miley_cyrus_the_backyard_sessions_jolene