Keith Urban Says Miley Cyrus Sounds Like An ‘Ashtray,’ Also Says It’s A ‘Compliment’

As someone who has been following country music for years and had the privilege of witnessing Keith Urban‘s meteoric rise to fame, I must say that his unique way with words never ceases to amaze me. From his soulful ballads to his quirky similes, he always manages to capture the essence of an artist in a way that resonates deeply.

Keith Urban, renowned for his lengthy and prosperous journey as a country music icon, not only persists in performing and releasing albums but also generously shares his wisdom with budding artists through his tenure as a judge on “American Idol” and a coach on “The Voice Australia.” However, this recent praise he bestowed upon Miley Cyrus has piqued my curiosity about the advice he offered to contestants on those singing competitions, following his rather unusual compliment towards her. During a podcast interview, Urban referred to Cyrus’ voice as sounding like an ashtray.

In an unexpected turn of events, just as it unfolded, this was indeed the case, and it turned out to be quite a positive occurrence. Country singer Keith Urban made an appearance on the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie podcast. During his visit, he performed a snippet of Miley Cyrus’ powerful yet poignant hit single “Flowers”. When asked for his thoughts on Cyrus’ music, Urban shared his perspective.

I love Miley. I’ve always loved Miley. I love that voice, man. She sounds like an ashtray. And I mean that as a compliment. I literally mean that as a compliment. She sounds like the carpet at the RSL. Your shoes are sort of sticking to it as you walk through. I love it.

Although I haven’t had firsthand experience with an RSL carpet, Keith Urban certainly has a knack for creating vivid imagery, doesn’t he? Comparing Miley Cyrus’ voice to an ashtray or sticky carpet demonstrates why he’s such a talented songwriter; his ability to spontaneously conjure up such unique similes is truly remarkable.

While he might have used an unusual phrase, Keith Urban’s comment can be seen as genuine praise. Miley Cyrus’ distinctive gravelly voice is indeed one of the reasons her fans adore her, setting her apart from other pop singers.

Another artist, who has connections with American Idol, seems to have an affinity for the gritty tones reminiscent of cigarette trays or crunchy carpets, and that person is Kelly Clarkson. Known for her regular cover performances of Miley Cyrus’ songs on her talk show segment called “Kellyoke”, it has become so frequent that Cyrus is said to have playfully teased Clarkson when they crossed paths at the Grammys. I can only imagine that Cyrus saw this as a mark of admiration – much like how I assume she would interpret the comparison to an ashtray in the right context.

It appears that Miley Cyrus is highly regarded within the realm of American Idol, and it’s been mentioned that she was a significant contender for joining ABC’s singing competition in place of Katy Perry. While she has previously served as a coach on The Voice, current Idol judge Luke Bryan spoke about her as one of the popular pop stars who were considered for the position on American Idol.

In simpler terms, Carrie Underwood was the one who landed the job, and Keith Urban also had a nice comment about it. He said that the Season 4 winner, being a former contestant herself, offers a unique viewpoint that neither Lionel Richie nor Luke Bryan can match because she provides a perspective they don’t have.

That may be true, but she’s no ashtray.

2024-09-09 20:37

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