MILEY CYRUS BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Miley Ray Cyrus has spent nearly two decades shape-shifting in front of the world — from a Disney Channel teen idol to a chart-topping pop rebel to, now, a three-time Grammy winner entering a bold new era. Born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, she became a household name as Hannah Montana before reinventing herself with era-defining albums and a string of global hits. With "Flowers" sweeping the 2024 Grammy Awards and her tenth studio album Bass Persuades debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in September 2026, Cyrus is now performing simply as "Miley" — and she shows no signs of slowing down.

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Early Life

Miley Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee. Her parents are country star Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus, and her godmother is country music legend Dolly Parton. Growing up in a musical household, she was drawn to performing from an early age. She legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus in 2008, adopting the nickname "Smiley" — earned for her cheerful personality — as her official name.

Career

Cyrus became a teen idol starring as Miley Stewart on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana (2006–2011), with two No. 1 Billboard 200 soundtracks. She launched a solo music career with Meet Miley Cyrus (2007) and Breakout (2008), and scored a breakout pop hit with "Party in the U.S.A.". Her 2013 album Bangerz marked a full reinvention and delivered her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, "Wrecking Ball".

A decade later, Endless Summer Vacation (2023) and its lead single "Flowers" — the best-selling single of 2023 and eight weeks at Hot 100 No. 1 — made her a Grammy winner. She holds three Grammy wins from nine nominations: her first two in 2024 (Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Flowers"), a third in 2025 (Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "II MOST WANTED" with Beyoncé), and a Best Pop Vocal Album nomination at the 2026 Grammys for Something Beautiful.

Her ninth album, Something Beautiful, arrived on May 30, 2025, via Columbia Records — a 13-track visual album accompanied by a 55-minute film that premiered at Tribeca on June 6, 2025, and later streamed on Disney+. Led by the single "End of the World", it received a deluxe edition on September 19, 2025. She also recorded "Dream as One" for Avatar: Fire and Ash, with its official video released in December 2025.

In mid-2026 she signed with Atlantic Records, ending the Columbia/Sony era, and released her tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, on September 18, 2026. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — her first No. 1 in over a decade — with Cyrus now performing under the mononym "Miley". The title track "Bass Persuades" was released on September 3–4, 2026, and the album features collaborations with Model/Actriz ("Different Religion") and Andrew Wyatt. Check out the full "Bass Persuades" album tracklist on LatestLyrics. She also played a sold-out two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and 18, 2026.

Along the way, she became the youngest-ever Disney Legend inductee in August 2024 and was named to the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame class.

Personal Life

Reports say Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando, with whom she has been in a relationship since 2021. She was previously married to actor Liam Hemsworth; the couple wed in 2018 and divorced in 2020. In 2014 she founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which supports homeless and LGBTQ youth.

FAQ

What is Miley Cyrus's full name?
Her full name is Miley Ray Cyrus. She was born Destiny Hope Cyrus and legally changed her name in 2008.

How old is Miley Cyrus?
She is 33 years old, born on November 23, 1992 (she turns 34 in November 2026).

How many Grammys has Miley Cyrus won?
She has won three Grammy Awards from nine nominations: two in 2024 for "Flowers" (Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance) and one in 2025 for "II MOST WANTED" with Beyoncé (Best Country Duo/Group Performance).

What was her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1?
"Wrecking Ball" in 2013 — later followed by the eight-week chart-topper "Flowers."

What is her newest album?
Bass Persuades, released on September 18, 2026, via Atlantic Records. Her tenth studio album, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and introduced her mononym billing as "Miley."