Career Timeline of Miley Cyrus: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Miley Cyrus, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress recognized for her significant influence in popular music and her ability to reinvent her artistic image. She gained initial fame as a child actress before transitioning to a successful adult career. Cyrus achieved teen idol status through her role as Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' (2006–2011), which spawned a profitable franchise and two chart-topping soundtracks on the Billboard 200, establishing her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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2003: Role in Big Fish
In 2003, Miley Cyrus received credit under her birth name for her role as "Young Ruthie" in Tim Burton's Big Fish.
2005: Move to Los Angeles for Hannah Montana
In 2005, Miley Cyrus and her family moved to Los Angeles when she was cast in Hannah Montana.
March 2006: Hannah Montana Premieres
In March 2006, the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana premiered to the largest audience for a Disney Channel program.
September 2006: Touring with the Cheetah Girls
In September 2006, Miley Cyrus toured with the Cheetah Girls as Hannah Montana, performing songs from the show's first season.
2006: Teen Choice Award Nominations
From 2006 to 2014, Miley Cyrus received 50 Teen Choice Award nominations, making her the most nominated person in the history of the Teen Choice Awards.
2006: Hannah Montana Debut
In 2006, Miley Cyrus rose to prominence as a teen idol with her role as Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana. The show became a profitable franchise, achieving two number-one soundtracks on the Billboard 200.
June 2007: Release of Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus
In June 2007, Miley Cyrus released the two-disc album Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, which became her second to reach the top of the Billboard 200.
2007: Release of 'Meet Miley Cyrus'
In 2007, Miley Cyrus's solo career began with her US number-one pop rock album Meet Miley Cyrus.
2007: Success of the Best of Both Worlds Tour
In 2007, tickets for the Best of Both Worlds Tour sold out in minutes, filling stadiums and becoming the highest-grossing concert tour for a new act.
February 2008: 'The Miley and Mandy Show' on YouTube
In February 2008, Miley Cyrus and friend Mandy Jiroux began posting videos on YouTube, referring to the clips as "The Miley and Mandy Show."
2008: Release of 'Breakout'
In 2008, Miley Cyrus released her album Breakout, which became her second US number-one pop rock album.
2008: Release of 'Breakout' and Starring in Bolt
In 2008, Miley Cyrus released her second studio album, Breakout, which became her third to top the Billboard 200. She also starred in the animated film Bolt.
2008: Release of 'Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert'
In 2008, Miley Cyrus released the 3D concert film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, which had a longer run due to its success.
2008: Experimentation with various genres in Breakout album
In 2008, Miley Cyrus released the album Breakout, where she experimented with various genres and co-wrote eight songs. This album was meant to help distance her from the pop-rock and bubblegum pop sound of her releases as Hannah Montana.
2008: Country music elements in "These Four Walls"
In 2008, Miley Cyrus's song "These Four Walls" featured elements of country music and showcased Cyrus's "twangy vocals".
2008: Best of Both Worlds and Wonder World Tours Donations
In 2008, during her Best of Both Worlds and Wonder World Tours, Miley Cyrus donated one dollar to the City of Hope National Medical Center for every concert ticket sold.
2008: Continued Success of Best of Both Worlds Tour and Billboard Touring Award
In 2008, the Best of Both Worlds Tour had a total attendance of approximately one million people and grossed over US$54 million, earning Cyrus the award for Breakthrough Act at the 2008 Billboard Touring Awards.
March 2009: Release of 'The Climb'
In March 2009, Miley Cyrus released "The Climb" as a single from the soundtrack to Hannah Montana: The Movie. The song was a critical and commercial success.
July 2009: Performance at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Picnic
In July 2009, Miley Cyrus performed at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's 20th annual Time for Heroes celebrity picnic and donated several items, including autographed merchandise and a script from Hannah Montana for the Ronald McDonald House Auction.
July 2009: Release of Fourth Hannah Montana Soundtrack
In July 2009, Miley Cyrus released her fourth soundtrack as Hannah Montana, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
December 7, 2009: Performance for Queen Elizabeth II
On December 7, 2009, Miley Cyrus performed for Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British royal family at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, Lancashire.
2009: Release of The Climb
In 2009, Miley Cyrus released 'The Climb', which she performed again for the first time since 2011 at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2017.
2009: Starring in Hannah Montana: The Movie
In 2009, Miley Cyrus starred in Hannah Montana: The Movie.
2009: Belter refrains in "Party in the U.S.A." and husky vocals in "Obsessed"
In 2009, Miley Cyrus's vocals in "Party in the U.S.A." featured belter refrains, while her vocals in the song "Obsessed" were described as "husky".
2009: Golden Globe Nomination and MTV Movie Award
In 2009, at 16 years old, Miley Cyrus received her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song with the song "I Thought I Lost You" for the movie Bolt, and won the MTV Movie Award for Best Song From A Movie with her song "The Climb".
January 2010: Promotion of To Write Love on Her Arms
In January 2010, Miley Cyrus posted the final video to her mileymandy YouTube Account. In the video, Cyrus promoted support for To Write Love on Her Arms, and the next day appeared in a promotional video for the film with Joaquin Phoenix, and Liv Tyler.
February 2010: Donation for Haiti Earthquake Victims
In February 2010, Miley Cyrus donated several items, including the dress she wore to the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, and two tickets to the Hollywood premiere of her film The Last Song, to raise money for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
April 2010: Make-A-Wish Foundation Performance
In April 2010, Miley Cyrus, working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, performed for and met with 29 children at The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles, California.
September 2010: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In September 2010, Miley Cyrus was ranked tenth on Billboard's first-ever edition of its 21 Under 21 list.
2010: Appearance in 'The Big Bang' music video
In 2010, Miley Cyrus appeared in the music video for Rock Mafia's debut single, "The Big Bang".
2010: Experimentation with Electropop sound in Can't Be Tamed album
In 2010, Miley Cyrus experimented with an electropop sound on "Fly on the Wall" and further explored the genre with the release of her third studio album, Can't Be Tamed. The songs on the album speak of Cyrus's desire to achieve freedom in both her personal and professional life.
2010: Attempt to distance herself from teenage persona
In 2010, Miley Cyrus officially attempted to distance herself from her teenage persona with the release of her album Can't Be Tamed and controversial music videos for her songs "Can't Be Tamed" and "Who Owns My Heart".
2010: Release of 'Can't Be Tamed'
In 2010, Miley Cyrus sought a mature image with her dance-pop album Can't Be Tamed.
2010: Release of The Last Song and Can't Be Tamed
In 2010, Miley Cyrus starred in the film The Last Song and released her third studio album, Can't Be Tamed, attempting to foster a more mature image.
2010: Starring in The Last Song
In 2010, Miley Cyrus starred in the film The Last Song.
2010: Last appearance on chart with Can't Be Tamed
In 2010, Miley Cyrus' song 'Can't Be Tamed' was her last appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart until her collaboration with will.i.am on the song "Fall Down" in 2013.
2010: Song "My Heart Beats for Love"
In 2010, Miley Cyrus's song "My Heart Beats for Love" was written for one of her gay friends.
January 2011: Meeting with Kids Wish Network Fan
In January 2011, Miley Cyrus met an ailing fan with spina bifida with the charity Kids Wish Network.
March 5, 2011: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On March 5, 2011, Miley Cyrus hosted Saturday Night Live, where she made fun of her recent controversies.
April 2011: American Red Cross Commercial
In April 2011, Miley Cyrus appeared in a commercial for the American Red Cross asking people to pledge $10 to help those affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
April 2011: Gypsy Heart Tour Begins
In April 2011, Miley Cyrus embarked on her worldwide Gypsy Heart Tour, which had no North American dates due to her controversial moments.
December 2011: Commercial for J/P Haitian Relief Organization
In December 2011, Miley Cyrus appeared in a commercial for the charity J/P Haitian Relief Organization and teamed up with her elder brother Trace Cyrus to design a limited-edition T-shirt and hoodie for charity. All proceeds from the sale of these items went to her charity, Get Ur Good On, which supports education for under-privileged children. That month, she performed "The Climb" at the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
2011: Last Performance of The Climb until 2017
In 2011, Miley Cyrus performed 'The Climb', until she performed it again for the first time in 2017 at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
2011: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In 2011, Miley Cyrus was ranked twenty-first in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list.
2011: Paul McCartney compares Miley Cyrus to The Beatles
In 2011, Paul McCartney compared Miley Cyrus's success to that of The Beatles, stating that teenagers identify with new sensations like her in the same way boys identified with The Beatles.
2011: Hannah Montana Ended
In 2011, the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana, where Miley Cyrus portrayed Miley Stewart, ended its run.
2011: Gypsy Heart Tour
In February 2022, Miley Cyrus embarked on her music festival concert tour, Attention Tour, marking her first tour to South America since her Gypsy Heart Tour in 2011.
February 2012: Dropped from Hotel Transylvania
In February 2012, Miley Cyrus was dropped from the animated film Hotel Transylvania, where she was going to voice Mavis, and was replaced with Selena Gomez. Cyrus stated she left to focus on music, but it was later revealed she bought Liam Hemsworth a penis-shaped birthday cake and licked it.
2012: Benefit Concert for the City of Hope National Medical Center
In 2012, Miley Cyrus attended benefit concerts for the City of Hope National Medical Center in California.
2012: Amnesty International Cover and Rock the Vote Campaign
In 2012, Miley Cyrus released a cover version of Bob Dylan's "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" with Johnzo West for the charity Amnesty International as a part of the album Chimes of Freedom. She also appeared in a commercial for the Rock the Vote campaign, which encouraged young people to make their voices heard by voting in the 2012 federal election. For her 20th birthday, activists at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) adopted a pig called Nora in her name.
2012: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In 2012, Miley Cyrus was ranked eighteenth in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list.
2012: Rolling Stone Ranking
In 2012, Rolling Stone ranked Miley Cyrus as one of the top 25 teen idol breakout moments of the rock era, noting her meteoric rise and comparing her success to Britney Spears.
2012: Backyard Sessions, collaborations and sitcom appearances
Throughout 2012, Miley Cyrus released Backyard Sessions on YouTube, collaborated with Rock Mafia on "Morning Sun", and Borgore on "Decisions", appearing with Liam Hemsworth in the latter's music video. She also guest-starred as Missi in two episodes of the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.
May 23, 2013: Feature on Mike Will Made It single "23"
On May 23, 2013, Miley Cyrus was confirmed to be featured on Mike Will Made It's single "23", along with Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J. The single peaked at number eleven on the Hot 100 and sold over one million copies worldwide by 2013.
October 2, 2013: MTV Airs 'Miley: The Movement'
On October 2, 2013, MTV aired the documentary 'Miley: The Movement,' which chronicled the recording of her fourth studio album, Bangerz.
November 10, 2013: Music video premiere for Future's "Real and True"
On November 10, 2013, the music video for Future's "Real and True", which featured Miley Cyrus and Mr. Hudson, premiered.
November 2013: Time Magazine's Person of the Year Finalist
In November 2013, Miley Cyrus was chosen by Time magazine as one of the finalists for Person of the Year, ultimately coming in third place with 16.3% of the staff vote.
2013: Release of "We Can't Stop", VMA performance, and "Wrecking Ball" release
In 2013, Miley Cyrus released "We Can't Stop" as her comeback single, achieving global success and breaking Vevo records. Her MTV Video Music Awards performance with Robin Thicke drew significant media attention, and she released "Wrecking Ball" as the second single from Bangerz. The "Wrecking Ball" music video generated controversy but the single topped the Hot 100 chart for three weeks, selling over two million copies.
2013: Appearances in 'So Undercover' and 'Miley: The Movement'
In 2013, Miley Cyrus starred in the film So Undercover and was the subject of the documentary Miley: The Movement.
2013: Release of 'Bangerz'
In 2013, Miley Cyrus transitioned to trap-pop and R&B with the album Bangerz, featuring "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball."
2013: Named Most Charitable Celebrity
In 2013, Miley Cyrus was named the fourteenth-most-charitable celebrity of the year by Do Something. She also appeared with Justin Bieber and Pitbull in a television special entitled The Real Change Project: Artists for Education.
2013: Work on Bangerz Album
In 2013, Miley Cyrus worked on her album Bangerz during a musical hiatus, describing it as having a "dirty south feel". The album featured hip hop and synthpop, and its songs were placed in chronological order telling the story of her failed relationship with Liam Hemsworth.
2013: Original Release Year of Bangerz Album
In 2013, Miley Cyrus's fourth album, Bangerz, was originally released, from which the song "Doctor (Work It Out)" was later reworked and re-recorded.
2013: Controversy and Influence of "Bangerz" Album
Miley Cyrus's album Bangerz (2013), along with its promotional events, is considered to be one of the most controversial moments in the 2010s wider popular culture and established Cyrus among the decade's most controversial figures. Billboard listed Bangerz as one of the greatest and most influential albums of the 2010s noting that "with this pivotal album release, Cyrus took control of her public persona, surprising less with her provocative antics than with her constant artistic evolution".
January 29, 2014: MTV Unplugged performance
On January 29, 2014, Miley Cyrus performed an acoustic concert show on MTV Unplugged, featuring songs from Bangerz and a guest appearance by Madonna. The show became the highest-rated MTV Unplugged in a decade with over 1.7 million streams.
August 2014: Comic Book "Fame: Miley Cyrus" Release
In August 2014, Miley Cyrus's life was documented in a comic book titled "Fame: Miley Cyrus", which begins with her controversial 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance and covers her Disney fame, as well as exploring her childhood in Tennessee. The comic book was written by Michael L. Frizell and drawn by Juan Luis Rincón.
August 28, 2014: HIV/AIDS Charity Event Appearance
On August 28, 2014, Miley Cyrus appeared alongside Justin Timberlake at an HIV/AIDS charity event in the White House.
2014: MTV Video Music Award and Prizeo Campaign
At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus won Video of the Year for her song Wrecking Ball. Instead of accepting the award herself, she invited a 22-year-old homeless man to collect it on her behalf and launched a Prizeo campaign to raise funds for My Friend's Place.
2014: Happy Hippie Foundation Founded and Recognition in Time 100
In 2014, Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation and was featured in the Time 100 list.
2014: Foundation of Happy Hippie Foundation
In 2014, Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to "fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations".
2014: World Music Awards Nominations
In 2014, Miley Cyrus received 16 nominations at the World Music Awards.
2014: Controversial performances on Bangerz Tour
In 2014, Miley Cyrus's controversial musical performances during her Bangerz Tour received significant media attention.
June 15, 2015: Launch of #InstaPride Campaign
On June 15, 2015, Miley Cyrus launched the #InstaPride campaign in collaboration with Instagram, featuring portraits of transgender and gender-expansive people to encourage diversity and tolerance.
2015: Release of 'Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz'
In 2015, Miley Cyrus explored psychedelic music with her album Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz.
2015: MTV VMA Host & Album Release
In 2015, Miley Cyrus hosted the MTV Video Music Awards and surprised the audience with a performance of her new song "Dooo It!". Following the performance, she announced that her fifth studio album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, was available for free streaming on SoundCloud.
2015: The Advocate's Person of the Year Runner-Up
In 2015, Miley Cyrus was listed as one of the nine runners-up for The Advocate's Person of the Year.
2015: Film Cameos and Album Collaboration
In 2015, Miley Cyrus worked on her fifth studio album while also collaborating with the Flaming Lips on their remake of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. She also had cameo roles in the films The Night Before and A Very Murray Christmas.
2015: Controversial performances on Milky Milky Milk Tour
In 2015, Miley Cyrus's controversial musical performances during her Milky Milky Milk Tour received significant media attention.
2015: Cyrus as the Madonna of Her Generation
In 2015, Rebecca Nicholson from The Guardian published an article calling Miley Cyrus the Madonna of her generation, citing her fluid approach to gender identity and ability to give good quote.
2015: Advisor on The Voice
In 2015, after releasing her fifth studio album, Miley Cyrus worked on her sixth studio album. She also served as a key advisor during the tenth season of the reality singing competition The Voice.
2015: MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Lipstick Collaboration
In early 2015, Miley Cyrus teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to launch her own branded Viva Glam lipstick, with proceeds going to the Mac AIDS Fund.
March 2016: Joins The Voice as a coach
In March 2016, Miley Cyrus signed on as a coach for the eleventh season of The Voice, replacing Gwen Stefani and becoming the youngest coach to appear in the series.
September 2016: Co-stars in 'Crisis in Six Scenes'
In September 2016, Miley Cyrus co-starred in 'Crisis in Six Scenes,' a television series created by Woody Allen for Amazon Studios, playing a radical activist in the 1960s.
September 17, 2016: Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On September 17, 2016, Miley Cyrus appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and performed Bob Dylan's "Baby, I'm In the Mood for You".
2016: Happy Hippie Foundation Services
From 2014 to 2016, the Happy Hippie Foundation served nearly 1,500 homeless youth in Los Angeles, reached more than 25,000 LGBTQ youth and their families with resources about gender, and provided social services to transgender individuals, youth in conflict zones, and people affected by crises.
2016: Coaching on The Voice
In 2016, Miley Cyrus served as a coach on The Voice.
May 11, 2017: "Malibu" Release
On May 11, 2017, Miley Cyrus released "Malibu" as the lead single from her sixth album. The single debuted at No. 64 and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
May 2017: Uncredited voice cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
In May 2017, Miley Cyrus had an uncredited voice cameo as Mainframe in the superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
June 2017: Performance at One Love Manchester
In June 2017, Miley Cyrus performed at One Love Manchester, a televised benefit concert organized by Ariana Grande following the Manchester Arena bombing.
August 2017: Donation to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
In August 2017, Miley Cyrus announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she would donate $500,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
September 2017: Early Stages of the Next Album
In September 2017, before the release of Younger Now, Miley Cyrus expressed that she was "already two songs deep on the next [album]".
September 29, 2017: Release of 'Younger Now' Album
On September 29, 2017, Miley Cyrus's sixth studio album, titled Younger Now, was released.
October 5, 2017: Departure from The Voice
On October 5, 2017, Miley Cyrus confirmed that she would not be returning to The Voice for season fourteen.
October 30, 2017: No Further Singles or Tour for Younger Now
On October 30, 2017, Miley Cyrus revealed that she would not release any further singles from Younger Now, nor would she tour for it.
2017: Release of 'Younger Now'
In 2017, Miley Cyrus explored the country genre on her album Younger Now.
2017: Appearance in 'Crisis in Six Scenes'
In 2017, Miley Cyrus led the miniseries Crisis in Six Scenes.
2017: "Malibu" Release
In 2017, Miley Cyrus released "Malibu", which was her highest-charting solo single until the release of "Midnight Sky" in 2020.
November 2018: Filming of Black Mirror episode
In November 2018, Miley Cyrus filmed her appearance in the "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" episode of the Netflix series Black Mirror in South Africa, taking on the role of a pop star named Ashley O.
November 29, 2018: Release of "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart"
On November 29, 2018, Miley Cyrus released "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart", her first collaboration with Mark Ronson, from his 2019 album Late Night Feelings. The song achieved commercial success, especially in Europe.
2018: Launch of Malibu Foundation
Following the loss of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's Malibu home from the Woolsey Fire in 2018, the community and they launched the Malibu Foundation for relief efforts, with Miley's Happy Hippie Foundation donating $500,000 to the Malibu Foundation.
2018: Honoring Elton John at Grammy Salute
In 2018, Miley Cyrus participated in the MusiCares Person of the Year event celebrating Fleetwood Mac and also honored Elton John at the I'm Still Standing: A Grammy Salute to Elton John tribute concert, where she covered "The Bitch Is Back".
May 31, 2019: Release of 'She Is Coming' EP
On May 31, 2019, Miley Cyrus tweeted the name of her seventh studio album as 'She Is Miley Cyrus' and the release of the first EP 'She Is Coming'.
June 5, 2019: Release of "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" episode on Netflix
On June 5, 2019, the "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" episode of Black Mirror, starring Miley Cyrus, was released on Netflix. In this episode, Cyrus played the fictional pop star Ashley O and voiced her AI doll extension, Ashley Too. The plot explores themes similar to Britney Spears's conservatorship.
August 2019: Release of "Slide Away"
In August 2019, Miley Cyrus released "Slide Away," her first song following the announcement of her separation from Liam Hemsworth. The lyrics hint at the breakup.
September 13, 2019: Release of "Don't Call Me Angel"
On September 13, 2019, "Don't Call Me Angel", a collaboration between Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lana Del Rey, was released as the lead single from the Charlie's Angels soundtrack.
September 2019: Release of "Slide Away" music video
In September 2019, the music video for Miley Cyrus's "Slide Away" was released, containing visual references to her breakup with Liam Hemsworth, including a ten of hearts playing card at the bottom of a pool.
2019: Series of Cover Performances
During 2019, Miley Cyrus became known for her cover songs, including "Islands in the Stream" with Shawn Mendes at the MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Dolly Parton. She also performed "In My Blood" with Mendes at the Grammy Awards, covered Ariana Grande's "No Tears Left to Cry", sang "As Hope & Promise Fade" at the Chris Cornell tribute concert and covered Elton John's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" for a tribute album.
2019: Cannabis Bouquet Gift
In 2019, Miley Cyrus sent "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" collaborator Mark Ronson a cannabis bouquet from Lowell Herb Co as a tongue-in-cheek Valentine's Day gift and invested in the company in August.
2019: Appearance in 'Black Mirror'
In 2019, Miley Cyrus starred in the "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" episode of Black Mirror.
2019: Mike Will Made It and Mark Ronson Collabs
In 2019, Miley Cyrus worked on her seventh studio album with previous collaborator Mike Will Made It and new collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.
April 2020: Donation of Tacos and Partnership with MAC Cosmetics
In April 2020, Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Cody Simpson donated 120 tacos to healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in April 2020, she partnered with MAC Cosmetics's Viva Glam campaign to donate $10 million toward 250 local organizations impacted by the pandemic.
August 14, 2020: Release of "Midnight Sky"
On August 14, 2020, Miley Cyrus released "Midnight Sky," the lead single from her seventh studio album. She also confirmed the cancellation of the EPs She Is Here and She Is Everything due to major changes in her life, including her divorce and the Woolsey Fire.
August 2020: Split with Cody Simpson
In August 2020, Miley Cyrus announced that she and Cody Simpson had split up. Her announcement coincided with the release of her single "Midnight Sky", which was inspired by her breakups with Hemsworth, Carter, and Simpson.
October 2020: Teasing Metallica Cover Album
In October 2020, Miley Cyrus teased a Metallica cover album and had already performed a Metallica track live during her set at Glastonbury.
November 27, 2020: Release of Plastic Hearts album
On November 27, 2020, Miley Cyrus released her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, to positive reviews. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, becoming her twelfth top ten entry on the chart.
2020: Release of 'Plastic Hearts'
In 2020, Miley Cyrus explored the rock genre on her album Plastic Hearts.
2020: Happy Hippie and the 2020 Presidential Election
Leading up to the 2020 presidential election, Happy Hippie encouraged its Instagram followers to seek out VoteRiders for assistance ensuring that gender identity would not affect their right to vote.
February 2021: TikTok Tailgate Performance
In February 2021, Miley Cyrus performed at the first TikTok Tailgate show in Tampa for vaccinated healthcare workers, a pre-show for Super Bowl LV. The performance was featured in the music video for "Angels like You."
March 2021: Signing with Columbia Records and Hannah Montana Anniversary
In March 2021, Miley Cyrus signed with Columbia Records and wrote an open letter to Hannah Montana on social media for the show's 15th anniversary.
April 3, 2021: NCAA March Madness Performance
On April 3, 2021, Miley Cyrus performed at the NCAA March Madness Final Four in Indianapolis for frontline health care workers.
April 23, 2021: Release of "Without You" Remix
On April 23, 2021, The Kid Laroi released a remix of his single "Without You" featuring Miley Cyrus. It marked Cyrus's first release under Columbia Records.
May 2021: Signing Deal with NBCUniversal
In May 2021, Miley Cyrus signed an overall deal with NBCUniversal, which included a first-look deal for her studio Hopetown Entertainment.
2021: Summer Music Festivals
During the Summer of 2021, Miley Cyrus headlined several music festivals in the US, including Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and Music Midtown.
2021: Hosting 'Miley's New Year's Eve Party'
In 2021, Miley Cyrus hosted the holiday special Miley's New Year's Eve Party.
2021: Vulture's Ranking of Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop
In 2021, Vulture ranked Miley Cyrus number eight on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" list, naming her as one of the few child stars with a successful music career as an adult and calling her "the archetype for Disney 2.0 stars".
February 12, 2022: Super Bowl Music Fest Concert
On February 12, 2022, Miley Cyrus performed at the Super Bowl Music Fest at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
February 2022: Start of Attention Tour
In February 2022, Miley Cyrus embarked on her music festival concert tour, the Attention Tour, in support of her album Plastic Hearts.
March 26, 2022: End of Attention Tour
On March 26, 2022, Miley Cyrus's music festival concert tour, the Attention Tour, concluded. The tour took place in North, South, and Central America.
April 1, 2022: Release of Attention: Miley Live
On April 1, 2022, Miley Cyrus released her third live album, Attention: Miley Live, curated by the fans for the fans.
August 2022: Announcement of Christmas Television Film
In August 2022, it was announced that Miley Cyrus would star in a Christmas television film titled Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas, produced by Dolly Parton for NBC.
2022: Announcement of South America Tour
In 2021, Miley Cyrus revealed she would tour South America for the first time in seven years in early 2022.
2022: Hosting 'Miley's New Year's Eve Party'
In 2022, Miley Cyrus hosted the holiday special Miley's New Year's Eve Party.
2022: Teasing New Music
In late 2022, Miley Cyrus and Mike Will Made It teased new music to be released in 2023, including the announcement of her next lead single, "Flowers", during Miley's New Year's Eve Party.
January 13, 2023: Release of "Flowers"
On January 13, 2023, Miley Cyrus released "Flowers" as her next lead single. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. US charts.
March 10, 2023: Release of Endless Summer Vacation
On March 10, 2023, Miley Cyrus's eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, was released. It debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200.
March 13, 2023: Release of "River"
On March 13, 2023, Miley Cyrus released "River", the second single from her album Endless Summer Vacation.
March 2023: Launch of Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)
In March 2023, Miley Cyrus launched Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions), a Disney+ concert special where she performed eight tracks from Endless Summer Vacation and a rendition of "The Climb".
March 2023: Demo Version of "Flowers" Released
In March 2023, a demo version of Miley Cyrus's hit song "Flowers" was made available.
April 2023: Release of "Jaded"
In April 2023, Miley Cyrus released "Jaded", which peaked at number 56, as the third single from her album Endless Summer Vacation.
August 2023: Aired updated version of Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) on ABC
In August 2023, an updated version of Miley Cyrus' Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) aired on ABC, coinciding with her single "Used to Be Young".
August 24, 2023: Premiere of Endless Summer Vacation: Continued
On August 24, 2023, an updated version of Miley Cyrus's Disney+ special, titled Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions), premiered on ABC.
2023: Release of 'Endless Summer Vacation'
In 2023, Miley Cyrus released her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, led by the single "Flowers", after signing with Columbia Records.
2023: "Pop Chameleon" and "Comeback Artist of the Year"
In 2023, Miley Cyrus was nicknamed the "Pop Chameleon" by media and various publications, and Billboard named her the "Comeback Artist of the Year", noting that her 2023 single "Flowers" was the biggest chart smash of her career.
2023: Maxx Morando Produced Album Endless Summer Vacation
In 2023, musician Maxx Morando worked as a producer on Miley Cyrus's album Endless Summer Vacation.
February 2024: Cameo role in Drive-Away Dolls
In February 2024, Miley Cyrus made a cameo appearance as Tiffany Plastercaster in the Ethan Coen-directed comedy road film, Drive-Away Dolls.
March 1, 2024: Release of "Doctor (Work It Out)" featuring Miley Cyrus
On March 1, 2024, "Doctor (Work It Out)" by Pharrell Williams featuring Miley Cyrus was released. The track, originally an outtake from Cyrus's 2013 album Bangerz, was reworked and re-recorded after leaking online in 2017.
April 2024: Release of "II Most Wanted" as a single
In April 2024, Miley Cyrus was featured on "II Most Wanted" from Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter. The song was released as the album's third single and reached the top ten in the US, the UK, and on the Global 200. "II Most Wanted" later won Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
May 2024: Contribution to Talking Heads tribute album
In May 2024, Miley Cyrus contributed a synth-driven dance-pop rendition of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" to the tribute album, Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense.
2024: Renaming of Happy Hippie Foundation
In 2024, Miley Cyrus announced that the Happy Hippie Foundation would be renamed as Miley Cyrus Foundation.
2024: Performance at Gucci Summer Celebration
In 2024, Miley Cyrus performed a "slowed-down" version of "Flowers" during a private celebration at Chateau Marmont for the Gucci Summer Celebration.
2024: Grammy Awards
In 2024, Miley Cyrus won her first two Grammy Awards at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
2024: Disney Legends Award and Billboard Ranking
In 2024, at age 31, Miley Cyrus became the youngest recipient of the Disney Legends award for her contributions to the Walt Disney Company. That year, she was ranked number 15 on Billboard's "Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century".
February 2025: Performance on SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
In February 2025, Miley Cyrus performed "Flowers", and covers of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Nothing Compares 2 U" with Brittany Howard on SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special.
May 2025: TikTok listening party at Chateau Marmont
In May 2025, Miley Cyrus hosted a TikTok listening party at Chateau Marmont, described as a surprise intimate set for ~100 fans, featuring new tracks from Something Beautiful ("End of the World", "Easy Lover", "More to Lose") and a live debut of "The Climb".
May 30, 2025: Release of Something Beautiful Album
On May 30, 2025, Miley Cyrus released her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, which she described as "hypnotic" and "an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music".
June 6, 2025: Premiere of Something Beautiful Musical Film
On June 6, 2025, the musical film 'Something Beautiful', written and directed by Miley Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter, premiered during the Tribeca Festival.
June 2025: Theatrical Release of 'Something Beautiful' Musical Film
In June 2025, 'Something Beautiful' Musical Film was theatrically released—for one night only—on June 12 in North America, and on June 27 internationally, as a visual companion to the record.
September 19, 2025: Release of the deluxe edition of Something Beautiful
The deluxe edition of Miley Cyrus' album 'Something Beautiful' was released on September 19, 2025.
December 2025: Release of "Dream as One" for Avatar: Fire and Ash soundtrack
In December 2025, Miley Cyrus released "Dream as One" for the soundtrack to Avatar: Fire and Ash; it was later nominated for Best Original Song at the 83rd Golden Globes.
2025: Billboard's "Top Artists of the 21st Century" List
In 2025, Billboard ranked Miley Cyrus twenty-first on its "Top Artists of the 21st Century" list, and ninth on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
2025: Golden Globe Nomination
In 2025, Miley Cyrus received Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song with the song "Beautiful That Way" for the movie The Last Showgirl.
2025: Release of 'Something Beautiful'
In 2025, Miley Cyrus released her visual album Something Beautiful.
March 2026: Planned Hannah Montana tribute show
In March 2026, Miley Cyrus is planning a major 20th-anniversary tribute show for Hannah Montana, potentially featuring a special concert at Madison Square Garden.
March 24, 2026: Release of Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
On March 24, 2026, Miley Cyrus executive produced and appeared in the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, which was released via Disney+.
2026: Golden Globe Nomination
In 2026, Miley Cyrus received Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song with the song "Dream As One" for the movie Avatar: Fire and Ash.
2026: Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
In 2026, Miley Cyrus was honored with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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