All fired up — Fans can't wait for Miley Cyrus' Stadium of Fire gig

PROVO — When Miley Cyrus finally rolls into town on the Fourth of July to headline this year's much-anticipated Stadium of Fire, lots of little girls will be on hand to follow her every move at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Organizers had some trouble securing a big act for the event, which culminates America's Freedom Festival in Provo. But they couldn't be happier about landing Cyrus for the concert and fireworks show at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

"We are thrilled that Miley would accept our invitation to headline this year's show and to perform some of her own hits," said Brad Pelo, senior executive producer of the Stadium of Fire. "After exploring the possibility for two years now, we feel fortunate that at a time when she is literally at the top of her game, she would agree to come and be a part of our Independence Day celebration."

In a video, 15-year-old Cyrus herself announced her Stadium of Fire appearance to fans. "We're going to set the place on fire, all right," she told fans. "And I'm really looking forward to it."

Doralee Johnson of Brigham City took her daughter and niece to an Oct. 27 Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana show at EnergySolutions Arena. Even though they had a fantastic time, they won't be at the Stadium of Fire unless they win a few of the much-sought-after tickets.

Johnson, her daughter, Megan, and niece, Annie Woodruff of Salt Lake City, spent that October evening screaming and singing along with the Disney Channel star.

"The next day I lost my voice," said 11-year-old Megan Johnson, whose room is decked out in all things "Hannah Montana."

Woodruff, 11, didn't mind getting specific about Cyrus' appeal.

"She sings really good. And I liked her because she's just really fun," she said. "And her music, I like it because it's upbeat."

Reasons for Cyrus' popularity, however, are slightly different for parents.

"As long as (Cyrus) is portraying a good girl, she'll probably remain a fan," Doralee Johnson said about her daughter. "But if (Cyrus) starts doing stupid things, she'll probably stop liking her."

Johnson pointed to Cyrus' recent photo shoot.

"She's a great role model until that picture — that picture from Vanity Fair. That really disappointed me," Johnson said. "I don't want my kids to have to see that."