Miley Cyrus Reveals Why She Quit Touring

Miley's Bold Decision

Miley Cyrus performs during the Best of Both Worlds Tour in 2007. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Unraveling The Past: Inspired by her single "Used to Be Young," Miley delves into her evolution

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Life On Stage: "The show is only 90 minutes but that's your life," says Miley

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Intensity vs. Rest: Miley emphasizes the need for recovery after performing with great intensity

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The Ego Challenge: Performing live means training your ego, which Miley finds hard to switch off

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The Human Connect: Miley feels touring erases her humanity, vital for her songwriting

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Beginnings: Miley's first tour was in 2007, at age 14

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From Hannah To Miley: Post "Hannah Montana," she embarked on the Best of Both Worlds Tour across the US & Canada

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Touring Hiatus: Last big show? Bangerz Tour, 2014. Later, she chose smaller venues

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Occasional Performances: She's done festivals like Glastonbury and Lollapalooza since then

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Endless Summer Vacation: With the album release, fans hoped for a tour. Miley hinted she's done touring

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Personal Truth: "Do I want to live for anyone else's pleasure? Singing for masses isn't my love," says Miley

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Open Letter To Fans: Miley wants to prioritize what's best for her, indicating her touring sentiments might change

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