Miley Ray Cyrus (/ˈmaɪli ˈsaɪrəs/ MY-lee SY-rəs; born November 23, 1992) is a highly versatile and acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and actress. Having gained fame as the “Teen Queen” of 2000s pop culture, Cyrus is celebrated for her ability to continually reinvent her sound and style.
As a child star who successfully transitioned into adulthood, she has achieved numerous accolades, including nineteen Teen Choice Awards, four World Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, one People’s Choice Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and 8 Guinness World Records.
The multi-talented artist initially rose to stardom by portraying the titular character in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana (2006–2011). As Hannah Montana, she secured two number-one and three top-five soundtracks on the Billboard 200, along with the top-ten single “He Could Be the One” on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Embarking on her solo career, Cyrus delivered the teen-friendly pop rock albums Meet Miley Cyrus (2007) and Breakout (2008), which both topped the charts in the U.S., featuring hit singles like “See You Again” and “7 Things.” Additionally, she released the successful extended play, The Time of Our Lives (2009), with its lead single “Party in the U.S.A.” earning diamond certification from the RIAA. Cyrus also achieved a top-five position with the country pop ballad “The Climb.”
Seeking to reinvent her image, Cyrus explored dance-pop in her third album, Can’t Be Tamed (2010), which despite critical reception, produced the top-ten hit “Can’t Be Tamed” in the U.S.
Following a hiatus, Cyrus embraced a more mature and provocative musical direction with her R&B and hip-hop-infused album, Bangerz (2013). The album’s success was underscored by the chart-topping single “Wrecking Ball” and the top-five hit “We Can’t Stop.”
Subsequently, she experimented with psychedelic music on the free album Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015) before venturing into country pop territory with Younger Now (2017), featuring the U.S. top-ten single “Malibu.” Cyrus further explored her versatility with the trap-influenced EP, She Is Coming (2019).
In her latest album, Plastic Hearts (2020), Cyrus delved into rock and glam rock, earning the top position on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart. Cyrus’s eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation (2023), was heralded by the lead single “Flowers,” which not only set multiple streaming records but also became her second U.S. number-one single.
Throughout her career, Miley Cyrus has consistently displayed a remarkable ability to evolve artistically, solidifying her position as a respected and influential figure in the music industry.