15 Incredible Miley Cyrus Performances That Prove She's a Damn Musical Treasure

In what was possibly her most stunning performance ever, Miley Cyrus gave the MTV VMAs audience a stripped-down rendition of her song "Slide Away" that she released shortly after splitting up with her longtime love, Liam Hemsworth.

At the Tinderbox Festival, Miley Cyrus went hard with the song "Mother's Daughter" from her EP She Is Coming. She flew around the stage to the lyrics "Don't f*ck with my freedom," and you know what? We wouldn't dare.

Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson teamed up to perform their hit "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" for Ellen DeGeneres on her show for her birthday. We love how Cyrus's raspy voice was really able to shine through on this emotional song.

In this performance, Miley Cyrus gracefully covered one of her godmother's most famous tunes, "Jolene," backed by a band in an outdoor setting. The acoustic cover is a favorite among Cyrus's fans who loved watching the pop star tap back into her country roots.

This was easily one of Miley Cyrus's most infamous and headline-making performances. Here, Cyrus took the stage at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards to perform her ever-so-catchy hit "Party in the USA," where she danced on an ice cream cart with a pole. The performance showcased Cyrus's vocals and ability to let loose and have fun while performing.

This was the twerk seen 'round the world. Here, Miley Cyrus gave another memorable and headline-making performance when she teamed up with Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. The performance showcased Cyrus's departure from her days as a Disney darling and illustrated her more grown-up side.

Miley Cyrus sang her 2017 hit "Malibu" during a stop at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a performance that showed off her skills as both a singer and as a songwriter. Backed by a colorful array of balloons, Cyrus had viewers mesmerized by her dreamy vocals.

At the very end of her gig of hosting the MTV Video Music Awards in 2015, Miley Cyrus pulled a Beyoncé and surprise-released her fifth studio album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, before performing an electrifying set of one of the tracks from the independently released album. Backed by a slew of drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race and the Flaming Lips, Cyrus went out with a bang and wowed in one of her most dazzling performances to date.

Making her way back to the VMAs stage in 2017, Miley Cyrus ditched dancing bears and Robin Thicke to serve vocals upon vocals in this performance of the title track from her 2017 album, Younger Now. Proud parents Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus can be seen in the audience watching their baby girl do what she loves and does best.

Teaming up with another pop sensation, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande covered Crowded House's 1986 hit "Don't Dream It's Over" dressed in adorable and chic onesies. The two singers' dreamy cover was well received by fans and music critics alike and showcased the beautiful friendship between the two.

During the 2018 Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus and Elton John flawlessly and gracefully cover John's "Tiny Dancer" in what was hailed by many as one of the best performances of the night. Cyrus let her stunning vocal abilities shine and proved once more how she can master any genre — or any song.

Miley Cyrus delivers a gorgeous performance of one of her music catalog's hidden gems at the 2010 American Music Awards. Vocals? Check. Emotion? Check. Beautiful lyrics? Check.

There's nothing like the love between a father and a daughter, and Miley Cyrus perfectly illustrated just that when she and dad Billy Ray Cyrus teamed up to perform their stunning duet at the CMT Awards back in 2008. I'm not crying, it's just allergy season . . .

Miley Cyrus has never been one to shy away from standing up for what she believes in and that willpower to fight for what's right was on full display when she performed an effortless rendition of her hit "The Climb" during the first annual #MarchForOurLives event.

"Wrecking Ball," Miley Cyrus's hit single that reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, allowed the pop songstress to effortlessly showcase her talent and the emotion hidden behind every note hit during each performance. Though there was no wrecking ball for her to swing from during the set, Cyrus smashed all expectations and proved why she is one of this generation's strongest performers.