Miley Cyrus rang in her 31st birthday in style, treating herself and a select group of friends and family to a special pre-Thanksgiving performance at the iconic Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles. The “Used to Be Young” singer, who celebrated her birthday on Thursday, took to Instagram to share glimpses of the intimate gathering, highlighting that her unique birthday gift to herself was a performance that perfectly embodied her persona.
In her Instagram caption, Cyrus revealed that she sang her favorite songs, including her own, during this personal celebration. She expressed gratitude for the growth, particularly referencing the first “live” rendition of her song “Flowers” performed in front of her close circle. Describing the experience as taking the song “Back to the Seed” and watching it sprout sensationally, she shared the joy of the moment with her fans, signing off with, “With Love, Miley.”
During the performance, Cyrus donned a striking all-black ensemble featuring a strapless black dress, gloves, and a sleek bun. The setting was intimate, with Cyrus in front of a piano delivering stripped-back renditions of her Grammy-nominated hit “Flowers” and other crowd-pleasing favorites. The atmosphere was electric as she engaged the audience, even encouraging them to sing along during “Flowers” and adding playful improvised ad-libs.
Notable moments included a rendition of Journey’s “Faithfully,” turning into a massive singalong, and collaborations with pop star Ryan Beatty. The performance seemed to feature lyrics aimed at her boyfriend, Maxx Morando, who was reportedly present, adding a personal touch to the evening.
In the comments section of her birthday post, Cyrus received an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans and friends, including Donatella Versace and Vanessa Hudgens.
Beyond her birthday celebration, Cyrus recently joined forces with her godmother, Dolly Parton, for a new version of her 2013 hit “Wrecking Ball,” featured on Parton’s latest album, Rockstar. The collaboration was a meaningful moment for Cyrus, who expressed her joy on Instagram.
Cyrus has also been riding high on her success, with six Grammy nominations, including album of the year for “Endless Summer Vacation.” In a post acknowledging her fellow nominees, she expressed pride in witnessing women dominate the music industry. Reflecting on the global love for her music, she thanked her fans and collaborators, emphasizing that the real trophy is having her music embraced worldwide.
In April, Cyrus’ hit “Flowers” was crowned the most-consumed song of 2023, amassing over 1 billion streams and solidifying her continued influence in the music industry.
