Living the dream : Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus : the unofficial story

A perfect storm of pop talent, Miley Cyrus has earned her place as America's sweetheart with her flair as an actress, singer, and songwriter. Miley became an overnight sensation when she was cast in the popular television show Hannah Montana, and then quickly cemented her place in the pop hall of fame with the success of her albums just a few months later. This biography captures the passion and drive that led Miley from the sidelines to the center of the world stage, and highlights the talents that allow her to back it up, every step of the way. Interviews with the major stars and producers of Hannah Montana, short biographies for each of the main cast members, and a list of the famous names who've guest starred on the show combine to offer fans an intimate portrait of what goes on when the cameras aren't rolling. Miley Cyrus, the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, persisted in auditioning for the Hannah Montana role, was consistently turned away but nonetheless kept picking herself up, dusting herself off and trying again. And that persistence paid off. Miley was cast as Hannah — the TV pop superstar who is trying to balance her celebrity with a normal life as Miley Stewart, thus living a secret identity along the lines of Clark Kent and Superman — and Hannah instantly connected with the television audience, which turned the character and Miley herself into a sensation. And since that debut, there have been CDs that have sold in the millions, fashion and book lines, best-selling DVDs, a concert tour that sold out literally within seconds of tickets going on sale (with one woman going so far as to spend $13,000 on a set of four tickets!), a 3-D concert movie, and a full-length feature film to come. Living the Dream tells the story of the auditions, the casting of Hannah Montana, and what was involved in creating the Stewart family. There are biographies of the principal cast members – Miley, Billy Ray, Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, and more – and interviews with the creators of the show. There's a look at the phenomena outside of the show: the CDs, the concert tours (including photos from fans), and the buzz on the upcoming movie. An episode guide reveals the story behind the scenes, as well as things to watch for in each episode to date, and a news diary tracks the rise of the Miley/Hannah phenomenon. Plus there's more than a hundred full-colour photos. For the growing numbers of MIley Cyrus and Hannah Montana fans, this is a book that will make them appreciate the show and the stars even more. Copyright......Page 4 INTRODUCTION......Page 5 The Real Miley ......Page 7 The World of Hannah Montana ......Page 13 One in a Million ......Page 19 Billy Ray Cyrus: Robby Stewart ......Page 25 Emily Osment: Lilly Truscott ......Page 33 Mitchel Musso: Oliver Oken ......Page 39 Jason Earles: Jackson Stewart ......Page 45 Shanica Knowles: Amber Addison ......Page 51 Anna Marie Perez: Ashley Dewitt ......Page 52 Moises Arias: Rico ......Page 53 Cody Linley: Jake Ryan ......Page 54 Creating a Family ......Page 55 This is the Life: The Hannah Phenomenon Begins ......Page 63 She Might Even be a Rock Star ......Page 71 Making Some Noise: Hannah and Miley Live in Concert ......Page 81 If They Were a Movie: Hannah Montana on the Big Screen ......Page 87 Life's What She Made It: The Miley Cyrus News Diary ......Page 91 Season 1 ......Page 111 Season 2 ......Page 126 Also Available from ECW Press ......Page 146 A perfect storm of pop talent, Miley Cyrus has earned her place as America's sweetheart with her flair as an actress, singer, and songwriter. Miley became an overnight sensation when she was cast in the popular television show Hannah Montana, and then quickly cemented her place in the pop hall of fame with the success of her albums just a few months later. This biography captures the passion and drive that led Miley from the sidelines to the center of the world stage, and highlights the talents that allow her to back it up, every step of the way. Interviews with the major stars and producers of Hannah Montana, short biographies for each of the main cast members, and a list of the famous names who've guest starred on the show combine to offer fans an intimate portrait of what goes on when the cameras aren't rolling. A backstage look at Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana, includes photos, bios of Billy Ray and her costars and a Hannah Montana episode guide