Miley Cyrus has always been outspoken about her admiration for Beyoncé, and in a recent interview, she didn’t hold back when comparing the legendary performer to other musical icons like Prince and Michael Jackson.
After joining Beyoncé on stage during the Cowboy Carter Tour in Paris for a duet of “II Most Wanted” last month, Cyrus, 32, spoke to Chris Olsen on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio about her love for the 35-time Grammy winner. Cyrus expressed that watching Beyoncé live is a special moment, akin to experiencing the performances of the greatest musicians of all time.
“I see her as a top-tier artist,” Cyrus explained. “And getting to see her show live, it feels like a moment of where, you know, you talk to someone about getting to see, you know, Prince or someone that’s the best of the best, Michael Jackson.”
Beyoncé’s Live Performance: “Exactly What You’d Want to See”
Cyrus praised Beyoncé’s ability to combine grace and confidence both on and off the stage. She went on to describe her as “exactly what you’d want to see” when it comes to a live performance, adding that Beyoncé’s “queen essence” and personal persona are seamlessly intertwined.
“I think she deserves to kind of have this queen essence surrounding her constantly,” Cyrus said, further explaining that Beyoncé’s stage persona feels like an elevated, eccentric version of who she is day to day. “It feels like who she is on stage is an elevated, kind of eccentric version of who she is day to day.”
Miley’s Early Introduction to Beyoncé’s Music
Cyrus also shared a personal story about her early exposure to Beyoncé’s music, recalling how her granddad bought her a karaoke machine in late elementary school that featured Destiny’s Child’s hit song “Survivor.”
“I would do that,” Cyrus said with a smile, reflecting on how impactful it was. She added that the karaoke machine also included “The Tide Is High” by Blondie, and she joked, “I feel like it knew the girl that I was. It was like, ‘We’re gonna give you Destiny’s Child, but we’re also gonna give you Debbie Harry.’ And then somehow this has become who I am.”
A Dream Come True: Cyrus Performs with Beyoncé
On June 19, Cyrus had the opportunity to surprise the crowd at Paris’ Stade de France during Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour stop, performing their duet “II Most Wanted.” After the performance, she took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to the superstar.
“@beyonce to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true,” she wrote. “Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship.”
Cyrus expressed deep gratitude for the unforgettable experience, writing, “To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could’ve imagined.”
The Ultimate Firework Moment
In her Instagram post, Cyrus reflected on the emotional conclusion to her time supporting Something Beautiful and described the moment they closed the show by singing “II Most Wanted” with a stadium full of fans as “the ultimate firework.”
She added, “Thank you B. I’ll be your shotgun rider for life. Big gratitude to the Cowboy Carter tour crew, you all were incredible for making this happen. Forever and always.”
