Many of Cyrus’ performances are over-the-top affairs featuring incredible singing, unforgettable outfits, and world-class audio-video accompaniment. But in the eyes of her fans, nothing is more impressive than the 31-year-old simply standing in front of a microphone and singing her heart out by herself.
Cyrus has come a long way from her Hannah Montana days, and this new version of a song associated with her former acting career is next-level fantastic.
This performance of “The Climb” is everything. By stripping away all distractions (backup band included) and focusing on the notes, the highs, and the emotion, Cyrus becomes one with the song she made famous over 15 years ago.
Released in 2009 as the lead single off the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack, “The Climb” was immediately recognized for its powerful lyrics that instantly resonated with Cyrus’ fans. Although “The Climb” earned Cyrus an Emmy nomination for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, the studio withdrew the song from consideration because it was not originally created specifically for the movie. It would’ve been Cyrus’ first-ever Emmy nom. (But of course, she would have many more nominations to come down the line.)
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