Miley Cyrus's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Miley Cyrus.

Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her influential role in popular music and constant reinvention. She began her career as a child actress and rose to prominence as a teen idol, starring as Miley Stewart in Disney's 'Hannah Montana' (2006-2011). This role launched a successful franchise, including two number-one soundtracks on the Billboard 200, solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

March 2006: Premiere of Hannah Montana

In March 2006, the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana premiered to the largest audience for a Disney Channel program.

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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.

2007: Best of Both Worlds Tour Success

In 2007, the Best of Both Worlds Tour sold out in minutes and stadiums were completely filled, making it the highest-grossing concert tour for a new act.

2008: Recognition in Time 100

In 2008, Miley Cyrus was recognized in the Time 100 list.

2008: Billboard Touring Awards

In 2008, Miley Cyrus won the award for Breakthrough Act at the Billboard Touring Awards due to the success of the Best of Both Worlds Tour, which grossed over US$54 million.

2008: Best of Both Worlds Tour

In 2008, Miley Cyrus's Best of Both Worlds Tour, promoting her release, gained such high demand that it was compared to that of The Beatles or Elvis.

2009: Golden Globe and MTV Movie Award Nominations and Win

In 2009, Miley Cyrus, at 16 years old, received her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song with "I Thought I Lost You" for the movie Bolt, and she also won the MTV Movie Award for Best Song From A Movie with her song "The Climb".

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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 listicle, recognizing her success and influence at a young age.

2010: Forbes Celebrity 100 Recognition

In 2010, Miley Cyrus was featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100.

2011: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List

In 2011, Miley Cyrus was ranked twenty-first in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, recognizing her continued success and influence at a young age.

2012: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List

In 2012, Miley Cyrus was ranked eighteenth in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, recognizing her continued success and influence at a young age.

November 2013: Time's Person of the Year Finalist

In November 2013, Miley Cyrus was a finalist for Time magazine's Person of the Year, ultimately coming in third place with 16.3% of the staff vote, acknowledging her impact on the cultural landscape that year.

December 9, 2013: Named Artist of the Year

On December 9, 2013, Miley Cyrus was declared Artist of the Year by MTV.

2013: Release of comeback single and controversial performance

In 2013, Miley Cyrus released her comeback single "We Can't Stop", which topped charts worldwide. She also performed with Robin Thicke at the MTV Video Music Awards, resulting in media attention and public scrutiny due to her provocative performance. On the same day as the VMAs, she released "Wrecking Ball", which became her first US Hot 100 number-one single.

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2013: Most Charitable Celebrity

In 2013, Miley Cyrus was named the fourteenth-most-charitable celebrity of the year by Do Something and appeared in a television special entitled The Real Change Project: Artists for Education with Justin Bieber and Pitbull.

January 29, 2014: MTV Unplugged Concert

On January 29, 2014, Miley Cyrus performed an acoustic concert on MTV Unplugged, featuring songs from Bangerz and a guest appearance by Madonna. The event became the highest-rated MTV Unplugged in a decade.

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2014: MTV Video Music Award

At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus won Video of the Year for "Wrecking Ball". Cyrus invited a homeless man to accept the award to raise awareness of homeless youth in Los Angeles and launched a Prizeo campaign to raise funds for My Friend's Place.

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2014: Founding of Happy Hippie Foundation and Recognition in Time 100

In 2014, Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which focuses on the LGBTQ community and youth homelessness. Also in 2014, she was recognized in the Time 100 list.

2014: World Music Awards Nominations

In 2014, Miley Cyrus received 16 nominations at the World Music Awards.

2015: Forbes Celebrity 100 Recognition

In 2015, Miley Cyrus was featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100.

2015: Runner-up for The Advocate's Person of the Year

In 2015, Miley Cyrus was listed as one of the nine runners-up for The Advocate's Person of the Year, acknowledging her impact and contributions to the LGBT community.

2017: Named a "Queer Superhero"

In 2017, Billboard published an article naming Miley Cyrus a "Queer Superhero" for her philanthropic fight for the LGBTQ+ community.

November 27, 2020: Release of Plastic Hearts

On November 27, 2020, Miley Cyrus released her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, to positive reviews. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

2020: Webby Special Achievement Award

In 2020, Miley Cyrus won a Webby Special Achievement Award.

January 13, 2023: Release of "Flowers"

On January 13, 2023, Miley Cyrus released her single, "Flowers," which debuted at number one on various charts.

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2023: "Pop Chameleon" Nickname and Billboard Recognition

In 2023, Miley Cyrus was nicknamed the "Pop Chameleon" by media and various publications. The Hollywood Reporter named Cyrus as one of its "Platinum Players" in music. Billboard included Cyrus in its "Greatest Pop Stars of 2023" listicle, naming her the "Comeback Artist of the Year" due to the success of "Flowers".

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2024: Grammy Awards

In 2024, Miley Cyrus won her first two Grammy Awards at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

2024: Disney Legends Award

In 2024, at age 31, Miley Cyrus became the youngest recipient of the Disney Legends award, for her outstanding contributions to the Walt Disney Company. In the same year, Billboard ranked her number 15 on its "Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century".

December 2025: Release of "Dream as One" for Avatar: Fire and Ash soundtrack

In December 2025, Miley Cyrus released the song "Dream as One" for the soundtrack to Avatar: Fire and Ash. The song was later nominated for Best Original Song at the 83rd Golden Globes.

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2025: Golden Globe Nomination

In 2025, Miley Cyrus received a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Original Song category with the song "Beautiful That Way" for the movie The Last Showgirl.

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May 2026: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

In May 2026, Miley Cyrus received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a recognition of her success.

2026: Golden Globe Nomination

In 2026, Miley Cyrus received a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Original Song category with the song "Dream As One" for the movie Avatar: Fire and Ash.