Miley Cyrus sang “Tiny Dancer” with Elton John at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.
The performance paired John at his piano with Cyrus, who joined him for the vocal lines and helped carry the song through its climactic finish. It was one of the evening’s most discussed collaborations because it connected a classic rock-era songwriter with a younger pop-generation performer.
“Tiny Dancer” was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and first appeared on John’s 1971 album Madman Across the Water. John composed the music, while Taupin wrote the lyrics. Although the original single was not initially one of John’s biggest chart hits, the song gradually became one of his signature compositions.
The 2018 Grammy duet is sometimes confused with other televised performances of “Tiny Dancer,” including later appearances connected with John’s farewell celebrations. The Grammy performance specifically featured Cyrus and took place during the 60th ceremony, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.