Miley Cyrus' godmother Dolly Parton inspired the revival of the Hannah Montana franchise through a piece of advice that became central to the project. Cyrus, who is reviving her pop star alter ego in a Disney+ special, credited Parton with teaching her the strategy of promoting something before it exists. The country music icon, 80, has been a close friend to Cyrus' parents, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus-Purcell, and appeared on three episodes of the 2006-2011 series. Cyrus shared this insight during an interview with Variety, stating, "She told me that if you want something to happen, promote it before it exists. Then no one can say no." This philosophy guided her efforts to bring the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special to life. Months before the March 24 premiere, Cyrus began teasing the project, sending fan reactions to Disney executives and emphasizing its importance to her career. Disney executive Charlie Andrews noted that Cyrus "willed" the special into existence, stressing that her focus remained on honoring the fans. The Hannah Montana series, which centered on the dual life of Miley Stewart, launched Cyrus' music career and spawned multiple platinum-selling soundtracks, including the Best of Both Worlds Tour, which grossed over $54 million. The show also served as a platform for her pop music growth, with her debut album Meet Miley Cyrus released alongside the Hannah Montana 2 soundtrack in 2007. The anniversary special, set to premiere on Disney+, will be hosted by podcaster Alex Cooper and feature musical performances from Cyrus, along with appearances from her parents. Cyrus reflected on the show's significance, calling it "the beginning of all of this" and acknowledging that without Hannah Montana, her current career wouldn't exist.#disney_plus #miley_cyrus #alex_cooper #dolly_parton #hannah_monstaa
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Trailer: Miley Cyrus Back for Special Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Trailer: Miley Cyrus Back for Special Disney has released the trailer for its “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,” which will debut on March 24, 2026, exactly 20 years after the original series premiered on Disney Channel. The special, announced by Miley Cyrus via a tweet, promises to celebrate the iconic show with never-before-seen footage, recreations of the set, and iconic moments revisited. The event will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and feature an interview with Cyrus hosted by “Call Her Daddy” star Alex Cooper. The original “Hannah Montana” series, which aired from 2006 to 2011, followed Miley Stewart, a teenager living in Malibu, Calif., who doubles as the pop star Hannah Montana. The show became a massive hit with children and tweens, earning four Emmy nominations for outstanding children’s program. It also spawned a film, “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” released in 2009 during the show’s third season. The cast included Miley Cyrus as the titular character, Emily Osment as Hannah’s best friend Lilly Truscott, Mitchel Musso as Oliver Oken, and Billy Ray Cyrus as Hannah’s father, Robby. Other notable cast members were Jason Earles as Jackson, Miley’s brother, and Moisés Arias as Rico Suave, the manager of the local Rico’s Surf Shop. The series also featured high-profile guest stars such as Dolly Parton, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Larry David, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Kelly Ripa, and Lisa Rinna. The 20th anniversary special aims to honor the show’s legacy by revisiting its most memorable moments and showcasing new content.#miley_cyrus #disney #hannah_monsta #call_her_daddy #alex_cooper
