Fans were left buzzing after Brittany Howard and Miley Cyrus’s incredible performance on Saturday Night Live, which was a musical moment for the ages. The pop sensation and the Alabama Shakes frontwoman collaborated on a surprise duet that combined Cyrus’ strong vocals with Howard’s distinctive bluesy soul, making for a memorable evening on the Saturday Night Live stage.
Songs from her most recent album were already scheduled to be performed by Cyrus, the musical guest for the February 10 broadcast. However, the audience roared when Howard appeared on stage as a special guest, and social media was ablaze with admiration for the surprising partnership.
A Performance That Stole the Show
Cyrus commanded the stage with her characteristic raw intensity as she began her set with a solo performance of her most recent hit. The true magic, however, occurred when Howard entered the stage for the second song, a duet that demonstrated the breadth of their combined vocal prowess.
Howard contributed her powerful voice and distinctive gritty edge to the two performers’ soulful, rock-infused rendition of Cyrus’ popular song. Cyrus’ emotive, scratchy delivery and Howard’s rich, soulful resonance combined to make the performance one of the most memorable SNL musical moments in recent memory.
The camaraderie between the two was evident when the performance peaked. Audience members stood up, as tweets erupted with responses such as “Brittany Howard and Miley Cyrus on SNL is a duo I never knew I needed!”
Social Media Erupts with Praise
The surprising combination went viral right away. #BrittanyHoward and #MileyOnSNL were trending within minutes of the performance, and both fans and celebs were praising the partnership.
“Brittany Howard and Miley just SLAYED SNL,” Questlove tweeted. That’s how live music is performed.
“Two of my favorite voices on one stage,” said Brandi Carlile. “Perfect.”
Social media was inundated with comments from fans who described the performance as “chills-inducing” and “one of the finest SNL collabs ever.”
Evidently as engrossed in the performance as the rest of us, even SNL presenter Pedro Pascal, who introduced it, was seen nodding along on camera.
A Big Moment for Brittany Howard
Howard, whose new solo album was just published, has been gaining a lot of praise from critics for her style that crosses genres. Longtime Alabama Shakes fans are aware of her extraordinary vocal prowess, but this SNL moment exposed her to a whole new audience.
Howard shared her pleasure in a post-performance interview, saying, “Miley is such an wonderful artist.” It was incredible to be able to share that platform with her. One of those things you never forget is SNL.
Known for her intense love of rock and blues music, Cyrus has frequently mentioned Howard as one of her main influences. Their cooperation seemed both natural and electrifying because of their obvious regard for one another.
What’s Next for Miley and Brittany?
This SNL performance may be the beginning of many Howard and Cyrus collaborations, as fans are already clamoring for a studio version of their duet. Are they planning a full-length duet? A combined tour?
Both musicians have a busy 2025 ahead of them:
With suggestions that Howard could make cameos, Miley Cyrus is getting ready for a big summer tour.
Following the release of her most recent album, Brittany Howard is preparing for a solo headlining tour.
There’s little doubt that music lovers will be keeping a closer eye on both of them following their SNL performance.
Final Thoughts: An SNL Performance for the Ages
Such live performances serve as a reminder of why SNL is still a major source of musical moments. The night was the ideal combination of rock, soul, and unadulterated passion, whether it was Brittany Howard’s powerful performance or Miley Cyrus’s captivating stage presence.
It’s just a matter of time until these two get back together for something much more significant, since fans are already requesting a studio version of the duet.
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