Miley Cyrus’s father is country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus, which likely contributes to her music’s noticeable country influences. Despite Miley Cyrus’s prominence as a pop artist—popular songs like “Flowers” and “Wrecking Ball”—her music is equally recognized for its pop inspirations. Perhaps this is why Cyrus’s 2018 performance of “Man of Constant Sorrow,” a country/bluegrass tune, at the American Institute was so impressive; the video has since gone viral, with over 8 million views.
After receiving the AFI lifetime achievement award, actor George Clooney was honored with a tribute show that included Cyrus’ performance. ‘Oh Brother, when Art Thou?’, a film starring George Clooney, featured a moment when the protagonist sings a song that has since gone down in cinematic history as iconic. With her deep, country-tinged vocals, Cyrus brought a new level of intensity and fire to the song, perfectly capturing the scene.
