US EditionMiley Cyrus Reveals the Medical Condition That Gives Her a Raspy Voice
- Miley Cyrus revealed in May 2025 on Apple Music's The Zane Lowe Show that her raspy voice results from Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder.
- She explained that long-term smoking, acid reflux, and vocal strain can cause this rare swelling condition leading to polyp-like growths on the vocal folds.
- Cyrus described her large vocal polyp as causing the "ultimate vocal fry" and making live performances physically exhausting like "running a marathon with ankle weights on."
- She expressed that she is unwilling to undergo surgery because there is a risk she might wake up with a changed voice, underscoring how important her distinctive sound is to her identity.
- Due to the condition's impact, Cyrus is trying to plan a sustainable, mathematically viable tour that protects her voice and supports her team financially.
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Miley Cyrus Explained The Condition That Makes Her Voice So Raspy
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesEven as a preteen on the Disney Channel, Miley Cyrus was known for her deep, distinct voice. Her signature rasp ultimately helped her earn her first Grammy Award in 2024 for her hit “Flowers.” Ironically, however, her unique timbre comes from a medical condition.Miley’s Vocal Cord IssuesCyrus opened up about her “unique anatomy” during her May 21 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. The “Some…
'Running a marathon with ankle weights on': Miley Cyrus opens up about the vocal cord condition affecting her touring
Miley Cyrus recently shared that she has a medical condition affecting her singing career called Reinke’s edema. This non cancerous condition causes swelling in the vocal cords and is more common in women, often linked to long term smoking. Cyrus explained that she has a large polyp, which is an unusual growth of tissue, on her vocal cord. According to the NY Post, This polyp plays a part in giving her voice its signature raspy quality, somethin…
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