Come to think of it, Miley Cyrus (open in new tab) is the ideal Super Bowl performer: the annual event is literally the biggest party in America, with both teams having to overcome a truly grueling uphill climb as they battle for the Lombardi Trophy and, in many cases, the MVP of the game. and in many cases, the MVP of the game takes the field with the speed and intensity of a wrecking ball. Fortunately, the pop star finally fulfilled his destiny on February 7, performing at the TikTok Tailgate before Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida.

Cyrus' eye-popping performance took place in front of 7,500 health care workers who had been vaccinated. She wore a black leather cheerleading outfit with metallic magenta highlights and matching knee pads emblazoned with silver studs and emblazoned with "FTW."

Her set list ranged from past singles like "The Climb," "Party in the U.S.A.," and "We Can't Stop" to "High" and "Edge of Midnight" from her latest album, Plastic Hearts. He also sang "Jolene" by his goddaughter Dolly Parton (opens in new tab), "Heart of Glass" by Blondie, and "Head Like a Hole" by Nine Inch Nails, and called on Billy Idol and Joan Jett to perform "White Wedding" and "Bad Reputation" and other hits, and duetted with them on "Bad Reputation" to showcase their cover skills.

The performance was filled with Cyrus' signature unstoppable energy, which took an emotional turn when she belted out "Wrecking Ball." Later, according to People (opens in new tab), she attributed her tears to her habit of wearing her heart on her sleeve." I sang that song, 'Wrecking Ball,' and felt completely broken and shattered. ...... Everyone suffers differently." I wear a lot of glitter, I wear a lot of armor, and I also wear my heart on my sleeve, and it gets broken a lot."

Even happier is her performance of that great American classic, "The Climb." You're welcome.