Miley Cyrus Presents a Heartfelt Country Tribute to George Clooney

Although Miley Cyrus is primarily known as a pop artist with chart-topping hits like ‘Flowers’ and ‘Wrecking Ball’, her music also reflects strong country influences, likely inspired by her father, the country musician Billy Ray Cyrus. This background may have played a role in Cyrus delivering a remarkable performance of the country/bluegrass track ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ at the American Institute in 2018, with the accompanying video later amassing over 8 million online views.

Cyrus took the stage as part of a tribute event celebrating actor George Clooney after he was honored with the AFI lifetime achievement award. The song she performed was originally performed by Clooney’s character in the 2000 film ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?’, in a scene that has become iconic in modern cinema. Cyrus undoubtedly paid homage to the scene, infusing the song with her deep, country-influenced vocals that brought a new level of strength and vitality.

The audience that evening in 2018 clearly enjoyed the performance, with the live crowd applauding and cheering as Cyrus finished her set, and Clooney clapping enthusiastically with a broad smile while the singer greeted him. Unsurprisingly, the performance has received nearly 4,000 online comments, with many viewers praising Cyrus’s versatility as a vocalist. “She can really do it all,” commented one impressed viewer, “Such a powerful and interesting voice, and such creativity!”.

Another example of Cyrus bringing energy to a classic country song is evident in her 2019 Glastonbury festival performance, where she delivered Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’. Dressed in leather pants, a white crop top, high-heeled boots, and layers of gold jewelry, Cyrus embodies feminine strength as she confidently moves across the stage, adding her own pop-inspired flair to a song widely recognized as a country music staple.

Looking at both of these performances makes it evident that Cyrus has earned her global fame for a reason. Brimming with vocal talent and stage presence, she skillfully manages any type of performance expected of her, whether it’s a heartfelt tribute to “America’s leading man” George Clooney or a seamlessly dynamic Glastonbury set that exudes energy and strength.