Miley Cyrus says she is unable to connect with her fans they way she once did when she was on TV.
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In a candid conversation with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Grammy Award-winning artist Miley Cyrus shared her thoughts on the changing dynamics of her relationship with fans since her days as the beloved TV character, Hannah Montana.
No longer a "friend to the world" who was consistently present on TV and during tours, the 32-year-old singer spoke about how the media landscape has transformed, leaving her feeling less accessible to her audience.
"That's a change for my audience to feel that they don't have this direct access, the way that you would've had every night on your TV, because when you were little you would watch episodes of 'Hannah Montana', and you would hear me all day if you wanted to listen to my music."
This connection, she emphasised, was a result of the constant presence she had in the lives of her fans during her early career.
Now she says it all feels different.
"There was something accessible because I was on TV and I was touring. It was a different time in media, too."
She continued to point out her fellow "II Most Wanted" collaborator Beyoncé, who she holds in high regard.
The "Flowers" hitmaker said Beyoncé has managed to create a unique bond with her fans that resembles a maternal presence.
"Beyoncé and I are very different. In her fandom, it's Queen Bey. She feels in this way, like a mother to the world."
Describing the former Destiny's Child singer as a "goddess", Cyrus said: "She's kind of this queen. I've always felt this very kind of motherly feeling from her."
Moving on, Cyrus spoke about her upcoming album "Something Beautiful", which is set to release on May 30.
The album is described as a visual album with 13 original songs and is part of a larger project, including a short film that will premier at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The album explores themes of healing and beauty, even in the face of difficult experiences.