Miley Cyrus has expressed disappointment towards the Grammy Awards for not acknowledging her musical contributions over her 20-year career until recently. Despite releasing her debut single in 2007, she felt that it was not until the release of her 2023 song Flowers that the prestigious award show took her seriously. While Flowers earned her Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance awards at the 2024 Grammys, it was her first significant win after multiple nominations. Cyrus highlighted her past nominations and contributions to the music industry, questioning why she had not been recognized earlier. She emphasized that her pride in her work was not out of arrogance but rather a desire for acknowledgment and validation within the industry.