AceShowbiz - During a conversation with her sister Brandi Cyrus for Spotify's "Billions Club" series, Miley Cyrus, 32, reminisced about her notorious performance of "Party in the U.S.A." at the Teen Choice Awards in 2009. At just 16 years old, Miley raised eyebrows when she danced around a pole attached to an ice cream cart. Now, she's setting the record straight on just who was behind the idea.

"This is going to be no surprise to you. Do you know whose idea that was?" Miley asked Brandi, 37. When Brandi guessed their mom, Tish Cyrus, Miley confirmed, "Yup, that was my mom's idea. So she always lets me take the blame." She added, "When I got in trouble the next day, you know who was nowhere to be found? Tish Cyrus."

The Grammy Award winner admitted that, despite the controversy, the performance holds a special place in her memory for an entirely different reason. "The thing that I remember most about that performance was it was the first time I ever wore real diamond jewelry on stage," Miley shared. Turning to the camera, Miley quipped, "So you guys remember a little old ice cream truck, I remember the diamonds."

Addressing the controversy in a TikTok video last year, Miley clarified that the pole was actually used for "stability" due to her high heels. "Was I really gonna do my performance without dancing on top of an ice cream cart?" she joked.

Looking back on her career, Miley acknowledged the peaks and troughs she's experienced since her "[t=Hannah Montana" days. Four years after the Teen Choice Awards, she shocked audiences again with her racy performance with Robin Thicke at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2013. Despite facing criticism, she remains proud of her journey.

Miley's journey from a Disney star to a music icon is marked with memorable performances and controversies. As she continues to evolve, she embraces both her past and her future with resilience and humor.