Mother’s Day Playlist: 12 Artists Who Have Their Momagers To Thank

WHO: Miley Cyrus MOM: Tish Cyrus WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Tish Cyrus made some winning choices in her management of daughter Miley, connecting her with talent scouts that opened the door to Hannah Montana and subsequently helped her transition into the edgy pop princess we know today. KEY SONG: “Party In The U.S.A.”

WHO: Selena Gomez MOM: Mandy Teefey WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Selena booted mom Mandy from her management team right before taking her post-Disney career to higher (and sexier) heights. But Mandy is largely to thank for getting Selena’s acting career off the ground. The teen mom worked three jobs to place her starry-eyed daughter in pageants and make the trips to auditions. Mandy continued to wear the management hat until Selena turned 21. KEY SONG: “The Heart Wants What It Wants”

WHO: Christina Milian MOM: Carmen Milian WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Carmen Milian moved her entire family from New Jersey to Los Angeles to expedite daughter Christina’s entrance into the music business. Sadly, she was unceremoniously booted from her management position during an episode of Christina Milian’s reality TV show Christina Milian Turned Up. Thankfully, Carmen laid the groundwork for Christina to have stable career in all facets of entertainment. KEY SONG: “Dip It Low”

WHO: Waka Flocka MOM: Deb Antney WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Thanks to the good folks over at VH1’s Love & Hip Hop, the world has been introduced to Waka’s fearless, tell-it-like-it-is momager Deb Antney. Not only did Deb manage rapper Gucci Mane and nurture Nicki Minaj as an up-and-comer; her son had to prove his chops with the breakout banger “Hard In Da Paint” before she agreed to take him under her management wings. KEY SONG: “Hard In Da Paint”