Lucy Hale said the auditioning process for the role, which eventually went to Miley Cyrus, solidified her desire to be in the entertainment industry.

Pretty Little Liars' alum Lucy Hale told 'Buzzfeed' during her appearance on 'The Puppy Interview' that she previously auditioned for Miley Cyrus' part in 'Hannah Montana,' adding that 'It was the audition that made me want to be an actress.

Miley Cyrus revealed her gruelling routine as a child star, noting that her daily wake-up time was 5:30am. It seems the life in the spotlight for a child star isn't all glitz and glamour, after Miley Cyrus revealed what life was really like as Hannah Montana when she was just 12.

Lucy Hale, best known for playing Aria Montgomery in the series 'Pretty Little Liars', recalled giving an audition for Hannah Montana.During the recent interview, she was asked which roles she had auditioned for that might surprise viewers.

Lucy Hale auditioned for the title role of 'Hannah Montana' before Miley Cyrus was cast. The 35-year-old actress is these days best known for having starred in teen drama 'Pretty Little Liars' but revealed that the audition made her want to succeed in showbiz was for the Disney Channel juggernaut that propelled 'Flowers' hitmaker Miley,

Lucy Hale is often recognized as the de facto leader of Pretty Little Liars, but in an alternate universe, she could have found herself living a double life as the star of Disney’s Hannah Montana.

The Pretty Little Liars star auditioned for a number of iconic parts, including the titular role in 'Hannah Montana.'