Midwestern Gothic

Miley Cyrus is the new Hillary Duff. Under the pseudonym “Hannah Montana”, she’s the latest in a long line of semi-talented girls portraying young pop singers in Disney sitcoms.

I have nothing against Miley Cyrus. I just can’t believe she’s Billy Ray Cyrus’ daughter. Yes, the country singer who brought us “Achy Breaky Heart.” Yes, the actor who starred in “Doc”, a cable drama about a doctor from Montana, trying to make it in the big city.

Being from a small town and occasionally listening to country music, I’ve always regarded Bill Ray Cyrus as a bit of joke. He’s the Corey Hart of country music.

Fictional audition for the role of Hannah Montana:

Disney: Can you sing?

Miley: Do you know who my father is?

Disney: Can you act?

Miley: Again, do you know who my father is?

Disney: Welcome to Disney, Miley. Taping begins next week.