Miley Cyrus Salutes George Clooney with Dynamic Country Music Tribute

While Miley Cyrus is mainly recognized as a pop artist with hits like ‘Flowers’ and ‘Wrecking Ball’, her music also showcases significant country influences, likely influenced by her father, country star Billy Ray Cyrus. This may explain why Cyrus delivered an impressive rendition of the country/bluegrass song ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ at the American Institute in 2018, with the video now garnering over 8 million views online.

Cyrus’ performance was featured in a tribute show honoring actor George Clooney after he received the AFI lifetime achievement award. The song she performed was originally sung by Clooney’s character in the 2000 movie ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?’, in a scene that has become iconic in contemporary film history. Cyrus undoubtedly honored the scene, as her deep, country-infused voice infused the song with unprecedented power and energy.

Those in attendance that night in 2018 evidently enjoyed it as well, with the live crowd cheering and celebrating as Cyrus concluded her performance, and Clooney clapping warmly with a wide smile as the singer greeted him. Predictably, the performance has attracted nearly 4000 online comments, with numerous viewers commending Cyrus’s versatility as an artist. “She can really do it all,” remarked one impressed viewer, “Such a powerful and interesting voice, and such creativity!”.

Another instance of Cyrus energizing a classic country song can be seen in her 2019 Glastonbury festival set, where she performs a dynamic rendition of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’. Clad in leather pants, a white crop top, high-heeled boots, and layers of gold jewelry, Cyrus exemplifies feminine strength as she moves confidently across the stage, adding her own pop-influenced touch to a song celebrated as a country music standard.

Viewing both of these performances makes it clear that Cyrus has global fame for a reason. Overflowing with vocal prowess and stage charisma, she adeptly handles any type of performance demanded of her, whether it’s a moving tribute to “America’s leading man” George Clooney or a seamlessly cool Glastonbury set that radiates energy and strength.