Miley Cyrus Reflects on ‘Hannah Montana’ Role, Future Performances

​ ⁤ updated June 7, 2025
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Miley Cyrus ⁤is opening‌ up about her experiences after leaving the Disney Channel and the “Hannah Montana” series. In a recent podcast appearance, Cyrus ​discussed the limitations‍ she faced regarding performing music from the show.

Cyrus revealed that after “Hannah Montana” concluded ​its ⁤100-episode run in 2011, she was initially barred ‌from singing any of⁣ the⁣ original songs. The show,which aired on the Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011,featured Cyrus ​as a regular teen leading a double life as‌ a pop star. Other cast members included Emily Osment, ⁣Jason‌ Earles, Billy ​Ray cyrus, ⁤Mitchel Musso and Moises Arias.

“After I left Disney, I ‌wasn’t allowed to‌ perform any of the ⁢‘Hannah‌ Montana’ music,” Cyrus said. She added that‍ performing those songs between⁢ her later hits “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball” wouldn’t ‍have made sense at the time.”It was still sad knowing those songs have my voice, my face, and I wasn’t allowed to sing them,” she said.

However, the situation has​ changed. After being named a Disney Legend at D23 2024, Cyrus said she received permission to perform the “Hannah montana” songs in the future. She described this development as “pretty cool.”

Cyrus’s latest project,”Something Beautiful,” ​is a 55-minute visual album⁢ set to premiere in theaters June 12. At the premiere,Cyrus acknowledged the female artists who inspired her,including Tina Turner,Donna summer,and Diana Ross. ⁤”This is my journey but they made it so much easier because⁤ they’ve already broken down all the doors for me,”‌ Cyrus said.

What’s next

Fans​ can anticipate Cyrus potentially incorporating “Hannah Montana” songs into future performances, alongside the release of her new visual album, “Something⁣ Beautiful,” on June‌ 12.