Miley Cyrus is opening up about the challenges she faced in her music career following her departure from Hannah Montana, the Disney Channel series that catapulted her to fame. During a recent appearance on The Ringer podcast, the 32-year-old pop star and actress discussed how her transition from a teen idol to a mainstream music sensation wasn’t without its hurdles, particularly when it came to performing the songs tied to her early career.
How Disney’s Biggest Star Got Banned
One of the most surprising revelations for fans was Cyrus’ admission about why she was unable to perform her Hannah Montana tracks for years after leaving the series. “After I left Disney, I wasn’t allowed to perform any of the Hannah Montana music,” Cyrus shared candidly. “It’s not like I wanted to, I mean performing ‘The Best of Both Worlds’ between ‘We Can’t Stop’ and ‘Wrecking Ball,’ wouldn’t have really made sense.”
Though she sought to move away from the image of her Disney persona, Cyrus admitted that not being able to perform the songs that defined her early career was a difficult reality to face. “It was still sad knowing those songs have my voice, my face, and I wasn’t allowed to sing them,” she revealed, expressing the emotional weight of being separated from the music that had once defined her.
A Step Forward for Disney and Miley
However, things took a turn for the better in August 2024 when Cyrus was honored as a Disney Legend at a ceremony held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The honor marked a significant turning point in her relationship with Disney and her Hannah Montana legacy. “After being inducted as a Disney Legend, I was given permission to perform those songs in the future, which is pretty cool,” Cyrus said. This moment allowed her to reconnect with her past and incorporate her Hannah Montana songs into her modern performances, much to the delight of her fans.
This induction opened a new chapter in Cyrus’ career, allowing her to blend the songs from her Disney days, like “The Best of Both Worlds,” with her more recent, edgier music. The move symbolized not just a reconciliation with her Disney roots but also the artist’s ongoing evolution, demonstrating how she has balanced her past while continuing to assert her own identity as a pop icon.
Cyrus’ reflections on her early career and the challenges of stepping away from her Disney image give fans a deeper understanding of her transition from teen star to global music sensation. As she continues to grow in her career, Miley’s journey illustrates the complex path of leaving behind a beloved character and embracing new artistic horizons.
