Dolly Parton is tipping her teen superstar goddaughter Miley Cyrus to become the next Elvis Presley.

Parton, is amazed by what Cyrus has achieved at the age of 15 - and is convinced she will be a huge star for decades.

She tells sources, "That little Miley Cyrus … she’s like a little Elvis! The kids love her because she’s Hannah Montana, but what people don’t realize about her is she is such a fantastic singer and songwriter. She writes songs like she’s 40 years old! She’s really deep.

"And I think that she’s gonna have a big career after that show is off the air. I know I’m partial, because she’s my goddaughter. But I’m amazed at the talent that child has and the effect she has on people. And a lot of that ain’t just Disney, a lot of that is Miley."