Why Miley Cyrus Says She May Never Tour Again

Miley Cyrus has been in the spotlight since she was quite literally a toddler. Billy Ray Cyrus, became a worldwide household name with the release of his mega country song, "Achy Breaky Heart," in 1992 — the same year she was born — which meant she was coveted by the world, too.

She went on to become a Disney star when she was just 14, portraying character Hannah Montana on that hit series, which ran five years. And then of course there's her music career — she's a pop icon with hundreds of accolades at this point.

Cyrus' last full-scale tour, however, was nearly ten years ago, in 2014. And if her fans are itching tour in support of her latest album, Endless Summer Vacation, they shouldn’t get their hopes up.

Speaking to British Vogue, Cyrus admits she doesn't think that she will ever tour in major arenas again.

"Singing for hundreds of thousands of people isn't really the thing that I love. There's no connection. There's no safety," she explains. "It's also not natural. It's so isolating because if you're in front of 100,000 people then you are alone."

Looking back, Cyrus' health was affected by the demands of touring life. "I was in a lot of pain," she explains of inflammation she suffered "I was kind of back into the pop star thing and I noticed I had this flare-up."

The "Wrecking Ball" hitmaker and Goddaughter of Dolly Parton adds that after her Bangerz Tour in 2014, she started to ask herself, "Do I want to live my life for anyone else's pleasure or fulfillment other than my own?"

So while Cyrus loves to perform, she prefers to entertain fans and loved ones in more intimate settings. The connection is stronger, she says, and she's able to see faces and expressions and how she's affecting her crowd.

Assuredly, there will still be Miley Cyrus shows down the line, but expect tickets to be hard to get, since the venues may be smaller. She has continued to play shows to promote her new albums, but not on full-scale, high-production tours — rather, Cyrus has played 5 or 6 dates at small venues, then hung up her hat.