# Miley Cyrus Drops Surname for New Album, Father Calls It Evolution

Miley Cyrus will professionally use only her first name starting with her September 2026 album release.

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Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that she will professionally use only her first name, Miley, starting with the release of her new album, Bass Persuades, on September 18, 2026. [^1]

Miley Cyrus removed her surname from her social media profiles, presenting herself solely as Miley to mark a new musical chapter. [^2]

Billy Ray Cyrus, a country singer from Kentucky who is 65 years old, commented on his daughter Miley Cyrus's decision to drop her surname for her new album, Bass Persuades, on Wednesday, September 2. [^3]

Billy Ray Cyrus posted on X supporting his daughter's decision, stating that he has always called her Miley and that the family means more than ever. [^4]

Billy Ray Cyrus posted on Instagram a photograph and stated that he has always called his daughter Miley simply by her first name. [^5]

The modification of her digital identity coincides with the preparation for the launch of her next album titled 'Bass Persuades', scheduled for September 18, 2026. [^6]

Billy Ray Cyrus described the decision to drop the surname as a natural process for a legendary and iconic superstar. [^7]

Billy Ray Cyrus compared Miley's decision to use a single name with other iconic artists including Dolly, Cher, Elvis, and Prince. [^8]

Billy Ray Cyrus recalled facing a similar career situation early on when his record label required him to use his full name, Billy Ray Cyrus. [^9]

Billy Ray Cyrus stated that he told Miley the previous day that he thought it was good for her to use her first name. [^10]

Miley Cyrus previously included her surname in her name for her nine previous studio albums. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that she will professionally use only her first name, Miley, starting with the release of her new album, Bass Persuades, on September 18, 2026. (Diario Expreso, News)
2. Miley Cyrus removed her surname from her social media profiles, presenting herself solely as Miley to mark a new musical chapter. (El Comercio, News)
3. Billy Ray Cyrus, a country singer from Kentucky who is 65 years old, commented on his daughter Miley Cyrus's decision to drop her surname for her new album, Bass Persuades, on Wednesday, September 2. (elpais.com, News)
4. Billy Ray Cyrus posted on X supporting his daughter's decision, stating that he has always called her Miley and that the family means more than ever. (Diario Expreso, News)
5. Billy Ray Cyrus posted on Instagram a photograph and stated that he has always called his daughter Miley simply by her first name. (El Comercio, News)
6. The modification of her digital identity coincides with the preparation for the launch of her next album titled 'Bass Persuades', scheduled for September 18, 2026. (El Comercio, News)
7. Billy Ray Cyrus described the decision to drop the surname as a natural process for a legendary and iconic superstar. (elpais.com, News)
8. Billy Ray Cyrus compared Miley's decision to use a single name with other iconic artists including Dolly, Cher, Elvis, and Prince. (Diario Expreso, News)
9. Billy Ray Cyrus recalled facing a similar career situation early on when his record label required him to use his full name, Billy Ray Cyrus. (Diario Expreso, News)
10. Billy Ray Cyrus stated that he told Miley the previous day that he thought it was good for her to use her first name. (El Comercio, News)
11. Miley Cyrus previously included her surname in her name for her nine previous studio albums. (elpais.com, News)

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