From Billboard · Gil Kaufman · · 1m 20s
Miley Cyrus Defends Hollywood Bowl Performance
Miley Cyrus defends her Hollywood Bowl show after criticism, saying she’s fully present with fans.
In brief
Miley Cyrus defends her Hollywood Bowl show after criticism, saying she’s fully present with fans. Miley Cyrus says she’s fully present with fans during her Hollywood Bowl show after critics claimed she wasn’t singing all the words. Originally reported by Billboard.
Miley Cyrus responds to criticism
Miley Cyrus hit back at critics of her first Hollywood Bowl show during her second performance on Sunday night.
“I’ve never heard that I don’t put my heart into something”
Cyrus denies not singing all words
Cyrus said she sang all the words at her first full concert in four years, rejecting claims she wasn’t fully present.
“I don’t know if any of you heard that. That somebody was doing commentary to get clickbait on their video talking about my show on friday night”
Cyrus on controversy and growth
Cyrus described the controversy as fun in the past but said she’s evolved since her last tour, now focusing on meaningful experiences.
“You know that it’s been controversial. And the controversy, you know, it used to be a lot of fun. It still can be”
Cyrus admits difficulty returning to stage
Cyrus admitted it’s hard for her to stand up and perform after years away from live shows, but she’s committed to the experience.
“It is hard for me to stand up here and do this show. It does not come as natural as it once did to me before”
Cyrus on Dolly Parton tribute
Cyrus opened with a tribute to her late godmother Dolly Parton, saying they’re ‘eternal’ and she misses her deeply.
“Me and dolly are eternal. I’m going to see her again and i can’t wait, because i f, king miss her”
Cyrus makes final commitment
Cyrus declared she won’t tolerate questions about where her heart is on stage, saying the only thing she has is this moment with fans.
“I can take a lot, but one thing i will not stand is any question about where my heart is when i’m on the stage. Not one. I am fully present”
The main idea
Miley Cyrus says she’s fully present with fans during her Hollywood Bowl show after critics claimed she wasn’t singing all the words.
