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Miley Cyrus recently opened up about a lesser-known chapter of her post-Disney journey, revealing that she was once not permitted to perform any of her Hannah Montana songs after leaving the show. During her candid conversation on the Every Single Album podcast, the singer shared that although she didn’t necessarily want to revisit those songs at the time, it still hurt knowing she couldn’t perform music that featured her own voice and image. Her reflection spoke to a deeper emotional disconnect, where her past work felt out of reach despite being such an integral part of her identity.
She explained, “After I left Disney, I wasn’t allowed to perform any of the Hannah Montana music,” adding with honesty, “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.” Her point subtly highlighted how her career had evolved beyond the teen pop persona, yet the restriction still left a bittersweet impression.
However, things have since shifted. Following her induction as a Disney Legend—a recognition she received last year—Miley was finally granted permission to perform her songs from the iconic 2000s series. Describing the moment as “pretty cool,” she embraced the full-circle feeling of being able to revisit the music that introduced her to the world.
Miley originally starred in Hannah Montana in 2006, instantly becoming a global sensation as the fictional pop star living a double life. The show also featured her real-life father Billy Ray Cyrus, along with cast members Jason Earles, Emily Osment, and Mitchel Musso. Some of the show’s most beloved tracks like “Nobody’s Perfect,” “Rockstar,” “We Got the Party,” and “If We Were a Movie” continue to live in the hearts of fans who grew up watching her.
Now with both artistic freedom and official recognition from the brand that launched her, Miley stands at a point in her career where she can honor her past without being confined by it—a rare and empowering place for any artist to be.