With the proliferation of televised singing competitions and the rise of the YouTube superstar, the cover song is now more popular than ever. Fans who shell out for summer concert tours have come to expect more than just the artist’s hits — and thankfully, most superstars are happy to oblige. Here are some of the better pop covers from the past couple of months.

Miley Cyrus’ cover of “Lilac Wine,” written by James Shelton
Unfortunately, Miley Cyrus’ vocal chops are often overshadowed by her celebrity — people forget that she’s got real pipes. They’re on full display in this mellow rendition, one of several covers Miley recorded in the summer of 2012.

Source: Zimbio.com