Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus

Hannah Montana stars Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus know how to plan a sneak attack: After inviting dozens of military families to fill the studio audience during the March 12 taping of the hit series, they surprised the audience by inviting them to take part in filming a concert scene for the show.

“My dad has always been super involved with the troops so [the producers] always try to find things that are close to our hearts and that we’re really involved in,” Miley, 17, told PEOPLE.

Adds Billy Ray, 48: “This past December I was in Afghanistan and Iraq and that trip inspired the writers to say let’s do an episode to say thank you to the troops.”

In between takes, all the kids in the studio audience – many of whom have parents who are deployed – were also given the chance to tape greetings to their moms and dads abroad.

“It’s going to be a satellite thing where the troops can see their kids. It’s really cool that they’re having the opportunity to say hi to a mom or dad they haven’t seen in a long time,” Miley explains. “I think that’s the coolest thing.”
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A New Direction

With only seven episodes left to tape in the final season of Hannah Montana, Billy Ray can’t help but get sentimental about the series that launched his little girl into the spotlight.

“I’ve gotten to go through this entire journey with Miley and watch her grow not only as a little girl to a young lady but as an actress,” says the proud father. “For any daddy out there to get to go through that with one of their children, it’s an amazing journey.”

Says Miley, who stars in the upcoming Nicholas Sparks drama The Last Song: “I’ve gone these last five years of doing Hannah Montana with everyone telling me what to do and now it’s kind of up to me do what I think is right in my career and I’m just kind of going in my own direction.”

The last season – titled Hannah Montana Forever – will begin airing this July.

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How much is Miley Cyrus getting for her 4th season of Hannah Montana?

Just wondering how much the 16 year old girl will make this year alone for the show? Thanks
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How to make my hair curly like miley cyrus?

How can I make my hair curl like ashley tisdales or hannah montana's. I love their big beautiful curls =]
also how can i make my hair wavy like ashley tisdales hair in her music video headstrong.. my hair is naturally wavy and straightens nicely but i can't figure out how to make my hair curly like their's.. thanks!
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How come Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment weren't friends before?

I know Miley said before her and emily weren't friends until they filmed the hannah montana movie.. why is that? did they get in a fight or something before?
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What are some brands of clothes that Miley Cyrus wears on Hannah Montana?

I really like all of the clothes that she wears. Even if you know some of the clothes Lily wears i would like to know that too. Thanks. (:
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What's going to happen with Miley Cyrus and the Hannah Montana show?

Do you think they'll end up closing the set down because of her diva behavior? And if they don't, do you think she will finish the season and even do a fourth season?
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When did Lucas Till and Miley Cyrus start dating and when did they break up.?

I watched Hannah Montana: The Movie yesterday and heard that they dated, but she's with Justin Gaston now. Anyone know when her and Lucas dated from, cos I think they made a really sweet couple.
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How many songs have Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana sung altogether?

By looking through all her albums and other places I have managed to find 71 songs but someone wrote somewhere she has over 100. Is there a list of them anywhere?
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I hate Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus but I need a list of all songs anyway?

Hi, my name is Danielle, and I got an iPod for my cousin and she loves Hannah Montana.MIley Cyrus and I want to put every Hannah/Miley song on it for her!!! Please, can you list all of the songs?
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Where can I get clothes like Miley Cyrus'?

I love Miley Cyrus' clothes on hannah montana, but can never seem to find anything like them. Dot tell me to go to hollister, american eagle, abercrombie or any of those stores, i already shope there.
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