For years, fans of Hannah Montana they wondered why Miley Cyrus He avoided including in his concerts the iconic songs that launched her to stardom. Now, the artist herself has clarified that, for more than a decade, she was not allowed to interpret them legally due to a signed contract when she was a teenager. “It was sad to know that those songs had my voice, my face, and I couldn’t sing them”Cyrus confessed in the podcast Every Abum.
This agreement with Disney and Hollywood Records He prohibited her from using her character’s musical material even after the end of the series in 2011, while she already developed her solo career. A contradiction that the artist describes as frustrating, given the deep emotional link that he maintains with that stage of her life.
Disney recognition returned access to his musical legacy
The situation took a turn in August 2024, when Miley It was honored as Disney Legend During the D23 convention in Anaheim. With this recognition, he became the youngest person to receive such distinction and obtained an unexpected benefit: the permission to sing the repertoire of Hannah Montana. “After being recognized as Disney’s legend, I was granted permission to sing those songs in the future”Cyrus declared.
Although he has not yet announced shows focused on this material, Miley reaffirmed his connection with the character: “I’m still proud”he expressed during his acceptance speech. In addition, he revealed that he still retains the famous blonde wig, a symbol that could reappear in future presentations. In parallel, the artist continues to drive her album Subject Beautifullaunched in 2025.
