Dolly Parton discovered she was related to a world-famous pop star she already knows and loves.

Ancestry revealed that Parton is related to her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. The big news was announced during an interview with Access Hollywood that aired on September 23. Though Parton and Cyrus have shared an incredibly close bond since Cyrus was born, the two famous singers had no idea they were actually related.

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus are “seventh-generation cousins,” Ancestry said in a statement.

Their common ancestor was John Brickey, who was born in Virginia in 1740.

The commentary on ancestry results continued, with more information being shared about unexpected genealogy results.

According to the video, Brickley moved with his family to Blount County, about 20 miles from Dollywood, and died there in 1806. His ancestors came from France. According to Entertainment Weekly.

The country music icon was excited about the news but admitted that her connection with Cyrus has always been undeniable.

“Really? That's amazing!” Parton exclaimed.

“Well, Miley and I are super close. I thought we were third cousins, at least a couple of decades apart,” she joked.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 8, 2019: Miley Cyrus (L) and Dolly Parton attend the MusiCares Person of the Year Award honoring Dolly Parton at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images, Courtesy of the Recording Academy)

Reflecting on the outcome, Parton said, “I think she'll be happy, but I'm not surprised because she feels like she's family.” (Related: Famous actresses reveal violent crimes and surprising relatives in the upcoming “Finding Your Roots”)

The country music star originally appeared in the interview to promote her new cookbook, “Good Lookin' Cookin,” which she co-authored with her sister Rachel.

Billy Ray Cyrus named Parton as his daughter's godmother when she was born.