George Clooney Celebrated by Miley Cyrus’s Epic Country Performance
While Miley Cyrus is mainly recognized as a pop musician – famous for hits like ‘Flowers’ and ‘Wrecking Ball’ – her songs also exhibit significant country music elements, likely influenced in part by her father, the country star Billy Ray Cyrus. This may explain why Cyrus delivered such a skilled rendition of the country/bluegrass song ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ at the American Institute in 2018, with the video subsequently garnering over 8 million views online.
Cyrus’ rendition was featured in a tribute show honoring actor George Clooney after he received the AFI lifetime achievement award. The track she performed was originally sung by Clooney’s character in the 2000 movie ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?’, in a scene that has since become iconic in contemporary cinema. Cyrus truly honored the scene, as her deep, country-influenced vocals infused the song with a new level of strength and vitality.
Those who attended the event in 2018 clearly enjoyed it as well, with the live crowd cheering and celebrating when Cyrus finished, and Clooney clapping enthusiastically with a wide smile as the singer waved to him. Predictably, the performance has also attracted nearly 4000 online comments, with numerous viewers commending Cyrus’s versatility as an artist. “She can really do it all,” remarks one impressed commenter, “Such a powerful and interesting voice, and such creativity!”.
Another instance of Cyrus bringing dynamic energy to a classic country song can be seen in her 2019 Glastonbury festival performance, where she delivers an electrifying version 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-inspired twist to a song now celebrated as a staple of country music.
Watching both of these performances makes it clear why Cyrus is renowned globally. Overflowing with vocal prowess and stage presence, she adeptly handles any type of performance required, whether it’s a heartfelt tribute to “America’s leading man” George Clooney or a stylish Glastonbury set that radiates energy and strength.
