Miley Cyrus: Family Bonds & Hannah Montana

0:00This is entertainment and celebrity news today. Every story, every day. Miley Cyrus recently opened up about her early days on Hannah Montana and set the record straight on her family's role in it all. She stressed that her parents never depended on her fame or earnings to make ends meet. They were already stable and every dollar she made as a kid went directly into her own bank account. Her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, supported her every step during the show's five-year run. Their dressing rooms were right next to each other, with her grandma managing the fan club from an office in between. The family got even more involved when Billy Ray landed the role of her on-screen dad. He had been splitting time between jobs in Canada and Tennessee, but a Disney casting director saw the perfect fit. At the audition, Billy Ray nearly talked himself out of it by being too generous. He encouraged other dads in the parking lot to try out, but her mom stepped in to keep him focused so the family could relocate together. Their genuine father-daughter connection sealed the deal, leading to his 99 episodes on

1:02the series. A 20th anniversary special drops March 24th on Disney and Disney Plus. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.