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 recognized for her significant influence in popular music and her constant reinvention of her artistry and image. She gained prominence as a child actress before transitioning into a successful adult entertainment career. Cyrus rose to teen idol status through her role as Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' (2006-2011), which led to a lucrative franchise and two number-one soundtracks on the Billboard 200.

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

March 2006: Hannah Montana Series Premiere

In March 2006, Miley Cyrus starred in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana, which premiered to a large audience and quickly became one of the highest-rated series on basic cable.

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2008: Album Release and Film Debut

In 2008, Miley Cyrus released her second studio album, Breakout, which topped the Billboard 200. She also starred in the animated film Bolt with John Travolta, marking her debut as a film actress. Cyrus co-wrote and performed "I Thought I Lost You" with Travolta for the film, earning a Golden Globe nomination.

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September 2010: Billboard's 21 Under 21 list

In September 2010, Miley Cyrus placed tenth on Billboard's first-ever edition of its 21 Under 21 listicle.

2011: Billboard's 21 Under 21 list

In 2011, Miley Cyrus was ranked twenty-first in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list.

2012: Billboard's 21 Under 21 list

In 2012, Miley Cyrus was ranked eighteenth in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list.

May 23, 2013: Feature on Mike Will Made It's Single "23"

On May 23, 2013, it was confirmed that Miley Cyrus would be featured on the Mike Will Made It single "23", with Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J. The single peaked at number eleven on the Hot 100 and sold over one million copies worldwide.

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November 2013: Time'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; she came in third place with 16.3% of the staff vote.

2013: Release of "We Can't Stop", VMA Performance with Robin Thicke, and Release of "Wrecking Ball"

In 2013, Miley Cyrus released "We Can't Stop", which became a worldwide commercial success, and performed with Robin Thicke at the MTV Video Music Awards, resulting in widespread media attention and public scrutiny. She also released "Wrecking Ball", which became her first to top the Hot 100 in the US.

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2013: Fourteenth-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.

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January 29, 2014: MTV Unplugged Concert

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

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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.

2018: Dolly Parton Tribute and Elton John Tribute

In 2018, Miley Cyrus took part in MusiCares Person of the Year celebrating Fleetwood Mac. In that same year she also honored Dolly Parton by performing "Islands in the Stream" and honored John at the I'm Still Standing: A Grammy Salute to Elton John tribute concert where she covered "The Bitch Is Back".

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