Miley Cyrus is an inescapable presence in pop culture. The star of Disney’s hit tween show Hannah Montana has become a phenomenon, with Hannah Montana CDs, clothes and a recently released movie.

Cyrus, the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, seems to be moving beyond the role of Montana, who is a normal girl by day and pop star by night. Cyrus is now a full-time celebrity, recording under her own name rather than Hannah Montana’s.

Last year, Cyrus released her “debut” album, Breakout, which officially separated her from the Disney circus, and has reigned over the pop charts as the heir to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera (former Disney stars themselves). So grab your Hannah Montana gear and your Disney-loving kids and see Cyrus before she grows up.

Miley Cyrus performs at the Thomas and Mack Center September 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.50, $59.50 and $79.50.

By Caitlin McGarry