In a recent Radio Disney interview, Miley Cyrus chatted about her new single “Malibu” and also shared some fond memories of her audition for the role of Hannah Montana back in 2005. She visited the same building where she had signed in at the age of 12, announcing her presence before the audition. Cyrus recalled performing a song called “We’re Going to the Beach,” which she had written with a friend of her father’s. The song depicted leaving Nashville for the beach, a paradise that felt like home to her. The former Disney Channel star was clearly nostalgic about the experience.

Miley Cyrus is currently promoting her latest single “Malibu” from her upcoming sixth studio album. It’s interesting to note that growing up on a farm in Nashville, Cyrus had never imagined living by the ocean in Malibu. She finds it ironic that she is now releasing a song almost 15 years later, which goes against her background. In an interview with Billboard, Cyrus mentioned that her revived relationship with fiancé Liam Hemsworth, with whom she shares a home in Malibu, was partially the inspiration for the song. Disney Channels Worldwide President and Chief Creative Officer Gary Marsh recently shared an old clip of Cyrus singing “We’re Going to the Beach,” the same song she mentioned in a recent interview.

When Miley Cyrus auditioned for the role of Hannah Montana, fate seemed to be on her side as she showed up sporting a T-shirt that read “I should have my own TV show.” This marked the beginning of four successful seasons where she starred as a regular girl leading a double life as a famous pop star. Although the series came to an end in 2011, Cyrus is making a comeback and will be performing her new hit single “Malibu” at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on May 21. Fans can look forward to hearing more about her journey in an upcoming interview on Radio Disney on May 17 at 2:00 p.m., PT/ 5:00 p.m., ET on Radio Disney and the Radio Disney app.