Trending Now - Miley Cyrus Reflects on Hannah Montana and Future Music Plans

WHO:

Miley Cyrus, singer-songwriter

Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley's father and co-star in "Hannah Montana"

Alex Cooper, host of "Call Her Daddy"

Disney, the production company behind "Hannah Montana"

WHAT:

Miley Cyrus performed "This Is the Life" and "The Climb" during the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special"

The special is being filmed as part of an hourlong anniversary celebration

The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will air on Disney+ on March 24, 2026

The series "Hannah Montana" ran from 2006 to 2011

The Season 1 album was the first TV soundtrack to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Cyrus' 2007 "Best of Both Worlds" tour sold out 71 arenas across North America

More than half a billion hours of "Hannah Montana" have been streamed on Disney+ this decade

Cyrus stated, “I didn’t want to do this modern approach to Hannah... I wanted to keep it preserved.”

Cyrus said, “It felt like home again” regarding the special

The trailer for the special features Cyrus saying, "I loved being Hannah then, I’m so living for it now."

The trailer includes a convertible with the license plate "HM 20"

WHERE:

Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, California

The special will be available for streaming on Disney+

WHEN:

The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will be available on March 24, 2026

The concert event took place on a hot Friday in February 2026

Cyrus' "Best of Both Worlds" tour occurred in 2007

"Hannah Montana" aired from 2006 to 2011

WHY:

Cyrus aimed to "reclaim" her character Hannah Montana and connect with fans

Cyrus expressed the importance of the character to her and her fans, stating, “I see daily how important Hannah is to people.”

HOW:

Cyrus promoted the anniversary special before it existed, saying, “If you want something to happen, promote it before it exists.”

The special includes nostalgic elements like hair flips and Disney Channel wand commercials, as well as a cameo from Selena Gomez.

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 19:26 UTC)

Miley Cyrus, along with her father Billy Ray Cyrus and host Alex Cooper, performed during the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, California, celebrating the show's legacy ahead of its release on Disney+ on March 24, 2026. Cyrus sang fan-favorite tracks like "This Is the Life" and "The Climb," while expressing her desire to preserve the essence of her character, stating, “It felt like home again.” The special promises to be a nostalgic trip, featuring elements like hair flips, Disney Channel wand commercials, and even a cameo from Selena Gomez.