Miley Cyrus’ mom pitches pole dancing idea at 2009 Teen Choice Awards

Miley Cyrus has opened up about one of her most controversial live performances.

While chatting with her sister Brandi Cyrus on Spotify’s Billions Club series, the 32-year-old pop superstar shared the story behind her infamous “Party in the U.S.” performance, when she 16, on stage with a pole attached to an ice cream truck.

“This doesn’t come as a surprise to you. Do you know whose idea it was? Miley asked her sister, who guessed it was their mother, Tish Cyrus. “Yeah, that was my mom’s idea. . So she always held me accountable. “You know who I couldn’t find the next day? Tish Cyrus.

“Party in the USA” appeared on Miley’s 2009 EP, time of our livespeaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

While the pole dancing move drew backlash from critics, who felt it was a poor choice for the then 16-year-old girl Hannah Montana Considering her young fan base, Miley revealed that this performance stood out to her for another reason.

“What I remember most about that performance is that it was the first time I wore real diamond jewelry on stage,” she told Brandy. “So you guys remember the old ice cream truck, but I remember the diamonds.”

This isn’t the first time Miley has spoken about her live debut “Party in the USA” at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. In a “Once Young” TikTok video last year, the singer explained that the pole was actually used for “stabilization.”

“My mom said, ‘I think it would be cool if she was in a trailer park because that’s where we really come from,'” Miley said, jokingly imitating Tish. “So, obviously I’m dancing on an ice cream truck with a stripper pole, but it’s not a stripper pole, it’s really just for stability. And I’m wearing high heels! Like what do you want from me?” she added. ” Do I really want to dance on the roof of an ice cream truck and not perform? “