In a move toward simplicity, the three-time Grammy-winning artist known as Miley Cyrus appears to be dropping her surname. Official promotional materials for her upcoming 10th studio album, “Bass Persuades,” refer to the performer exclusively as “Miley,” signaling a potential permanent shift in her professional branding.
This transition is already visible across her digital presence. Her official Instagram account has removed her last name, and a recent social media post featuring a close-up, crimson-filtered photograph was captioned simply with the name “Miley.”
Born Destiny Hope Cyrus in 1992 to country music star Billy Ray Cyrus and manager Tish Cyrus, the singer earned the nickname “Smiley” as a child due to her cheerful personality. This was eventually shortened to Miley, a name she retained when she rose to fame as the lead in the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” In 2008, she legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.
The upcoming album, “Bass Persuades,” follows her 2025 release, “Something Beautiful.” Music critic Melissa Ruggieri previously noted that the artist has matured into a compelling songwriter and vocalist, blending electronic elements with pop and art-rock sensibilities to explore themes of trauma, healing, and resilience.
Reflecting on the new project in a September 1 post, the singer expressed her deep connection to the work. “Music takes hold of us. We feel it, sing it, sometimes dance to it, let it out and carry on,” she wrote. “It is powerful, vulnerable, sweet and strong. Heart full, heartache, every part of life in between. That’s what the title means to me.”
The album is scheduled for release on September 18. To support the project, the artist has announced a two-night concert series at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, scheduled for October 16 and October 18.
Ticket sales for the Hollywood Bowl performances will follow a staggered schedule. An American Express presale begins on September 8 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PST). Fans can also access an artist-specific presale starting September 9 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PST).
The general public will have the opportunity to purchase remaining tickets starting September 10 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PST) through the official Ticketmaster portal.
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