Miley Cyrus Surprises Fans with a Live Performance of 'Hannah Montana' Classic ‘The Climb’ for the First Time in Years

Miley Cyrus precocious took a travel down representation lane astatine a backstage performance for her fans. The popular prima shocked nan crowd erstwhile she began singing nan opening notes of “The Climb” from nan 2009 movie Hannah Montana: The Movie.

“I’m not singing ‘The Climb’ but I could,” nan 32-year-old Grammy victor teased. The 100-person assemblage erupted and began singing on erstwhile pianist Michael Pollack started playing nan chords. 

As Cyrus belted retired nan lyrics, she stopped to ask, “Is that nan correct word?” and “Do you cognize nan chorus?” 

Once nan opus ended, she joked that her drummer — and fellow — Maxx Morando had “been waiting since mediate school” to play nan song. 

The capacity marked nan first clip Cyrus has publically performed nan beloved ballad successful years.

On Aug. 11, 2024, while accepting her Disney Legend honor, nan multi-hyphenate sewage affectional while looking backmost connected her years playing Hannah Montana.

"A small spot of everything has changed, ... but astatine nan aforesaid time, thing has changed astatine all," she said. "I guidelines present still proud to person been Hannah Montana."

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Ahead of releasing her caller album, Something Beautiful,  on May 30, Cyrus held an friendly arena pinch TikTok astatine nan Chateau Marmont successful Los Angeles. She personally selected which fans sewage to be nan listening party.

After playing nan album, Cyrus appeared for a astonishment capacity of "End of nan World," "More to Lose," "Easy Lover," arsenic good arsenic "Flowers" and "The Climb."

Tish Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, character Anya Taylor-Joy, and much were besides successful attendance.

According to Billboard, Miley performed alongside a set of drummer Morando, guitarist Jonathan Rado and pianist Pollack. She described Something Beautiful as being "reflective of my life and everything I’m experiencing."

Cyrus announced her caller album successful March and released nan first track, accompanied by a euphony video, successful April. She dropped nan visual for "More to Lose" nan aforesaid time nan medium came out.

Something Beautiful, her ninth workplace album, will beryllium accompanied by a complete ocular movie that premieres connected June 6 astatine the Tribeca Film Festival.

It comes 2 years aft Cyrus released 2023's Endless Summer Vacation. The task earned Cyrus six Grammy nominations astatine nan 2024 ceremony. She took location two — Record of nan Year and Best Pop Solo Performance — for her chart-topping azygous "Flowers."