Kicking off the festivities for Super Bowl LV, Miley Cyrus headlined the first-ever TikTok Tailgate pre-game show in Tampa, Florida, in February 2021. The performance was a particularly special event, held for an audience of 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers who were honored for their frontline efforts. Taking the stage at Raymond James Stadium, Cyrus unleashed the full force of her rock-infused persona, which she had cultivated with her recent album, "Plastic Hearts."
Clad in a cheerleader-inspired leather outfit, she delivered a high-energy set that blended her own hits with a series of powerful rock and pop covers. The concert was elevated by surprise appearances from two rock legends: Billy Idol joined her for their collaboration "Night Crawling" and his classic "White Wedding," while Joan Jett took the stage for blistering renditions of "Bad Karma" and "Bad Reputation." The setlist was a dynamic journey through Cyrus's musical inspirations and her own catalog, including covers of Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like a Hole" and Blondie's "Heart of Glass," alongside her own anthems like "Wrecking Ball" and "Party in the U.S.A." It was a raw, impassioned performance that served as both a celebration of live music's return and a heartfelt thank you to essential workers.