Miley Cyrus knows exactly how to grab attention and come under the spotlight. Whether it’s a wild stage performance or her bold fashion choices, she’s never afraid to be herself and stand out pf the crowd. But beyond the headlines and controversy, there’s one thing that Miley does better than almost anyone else: she knows how to transform any song and distinctly make it her own.
At the Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute, Miley showed a different side of herself, one that was calm and heartfelt. With just a guitar accompanied by Shawn Mendes, she took on one of Dolly Parton’s most famous hits—“Islands in the Stream”—and gave a performance that left the audience in awe. It was a moment that reminded everyone just how powerful her voice can be when she’s not trying to shock the world, but simply connect through music.
Miley Cyrus & Shawn Mendes – Islands In The Stream (Tradução)
The crowd went wild as they sang the classic song that was first made famous by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. To make the performance even better, Mark Ronson, a well-known music producer, joined them on stage and added some smooth guitar. The perfromance was a true ‘once in a liketime’ kind of moment, with Dolly in the auience watching in awe.
If you didn’t know, Miley grew up on a farm outside Nashville, Tennessee. Singing country music is like second nature to her. Plus, Dolly Parton is Miley’s godmother, so you can just imagine how proud and loved she felt. While Shawn Mendes also gave a great perfromance, it was really Miley who stole the show. She sang the song, feeling all of the lyrics, her passion could be felt throughout the room.
Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers – Islands In the Stream (Official Audio)
The performance took place on February 8, 2019, and fans quickly started sharing videos of it on YouTube. Before long, the performance had over 3.5 million views. People loved seeing Miley perform with Shawn, and the comments flooded in. One fan said, “I just love how she looks at Dolly and Dolly looks at her so proudly,” while another fan wrote, “Over the years she’s become the most versatile singer in the business today—Bravo!” These comments show just how much people appreciated Miley’s performance.
This wasn’t the first time Miley had sung “Islands in the Stream.” Back in 2017, she performed the song with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show. They had a lot of fun with it, wearing wigs and costumes to look like Dolly and Kenny. The segment was funny but also really touching, and fans loved it. But when Miley sang the song at the tribute, she gave it her own special twist. Her voice sounded amazing, and she made the song feel fresh and new.
Jimmy Fallon and Miley Cyrus Recreate Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s “Islands in the Stream”
Miley also shared that she came up with the idea to sing with Shawn Mendes. She reached out to him on Instagram to ask if he wanted to do the duet. She told him, “I don’t know what you’re trying to do next,” explaining that she understood what it’s like to be a pop star trying to fit in while still doing your own thing. Miley loves how Shawn creates alternative pop music, and she likes to do the same with her own music.
If you loved this performance, you can keep up with Miley’s latest projects by following her on Facebook and Instagram. She’s always working on something exciting, and you won’t want to miss it!