Give Miley Cyrus Her Flowers & Let Her Do The Super Bowl

Miley Cyrus might be ready to take on the biggest gig of all — and the NFL should take note. In a new Variety cover story published on March 18, the singer revealed — hesitatingly but undeniably — that she’d be down to headline the Super Bowl halftime show if she were asked to do so.

In the interview, Cyrus initially expressed concerns about the gig’s scope and expectations. “I always think the Super Bowl feels like too much pressure,” she said. “I would have to do the mental work of making it not about the Super Bowl, because then you can’t help but go, ‘It’s millions of people, and it’s the most-watched thing in the world.’

“But if I could find a way to make it exactly what the Hannah-versary was — taking a journey through the discography and appreciating each song, each era for what it is — I think I could find it in myself.”

Cyrus is currently the betting favorite on FanDuel to perform at next year’s show, ahead of contenders like Taylor Swift and Drake. With Cyrus open to the possibility, it’s arguably the perfect time to turn this idea into a reality — and not just because she would accept the invite.

For the past three years, male performers have dominated the Super Bowl, with Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny each headlining. And while all three artists delivered entertaining and culturally significant performances in their own right — and featured female guests like Alicia Keys, SZA, and Lady Gaga, respectively — female-led halftime shows historically generate more conversation and lasting impact for their ability to deliver the spectacle viewers expect, with only legends like Michael Jackson and Prince able to compete. Plus, if this year’s Coachella and Lollapalooza lineups are any indication, people want to see the girlies — and the girlies lead to much faster sellouts.

Few artists are also more prepared for the occasion than Cyrus. With two decades of hit singles under her belt, she has the material to put on a career-spanning show like no other. She can throw on a long blond wig for a Hannah Montana throwback, chop it off to perform bangers from... Bangerz, and go full Bob Mackie glam to sing “Flowers,” revisiting all of her most iconic eras in one fell swoop.

The possibilities are endless, and with her roster of collaborators, she’d also put together a banger of a guest list, from Stevie Nicks to her godmother Dolly Parton. The only way for Cyrus to realize her potential is for the NFL to give her a call.